As of October 28, Ballotpedia identified $1.01 billion in contributions to support or oppose statewide measures on ballots in 2022. Colorado was among the top five states with the most ballot measure campaign contributions.
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is highlighting the process of counting ballots and reporting results, including how and when ballots are counted and when to expect unofficial results reporting on Election Night.
Veterans and their sacrifices are on the county’s collective mind as the country approaches Veteran’s Day 2022, with two veteranrelated initiatives already taking place. Las Animas County and the Las Animas County Veteran Service Office recognized four county residents for their volunteer contributions related to veterans.
SANTA FE — The New Mexico 30 x 30 Advisory Committee announced a public Request for Information to gather broad input on the conservation activities most important to New Mexicans. The RFI solicits ideas for a “uniquely New Mexico” vision for conservation.
Thirteen Secretaries of State led by Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in Moore v. Harper, a case that will have the court considering the “independent state legislature” theory.
SANTA FE — The Energy Conservation and Management Division of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department has launched a website to accept applications for tax credits from residents who take steps to make their homes and businesses more energy efficient. The Sustainable Building Tax Credits were updated in 2020 through amendments to state statutes governing personal and corporate income taxes.
In August of 2021 the Hoehne Farmer cross country girls and boys team started a new sports program with head coach Melissa Salbato setting the foundation. The team has a state qualifier in Ellegra Gutierrez, who qualified for state with a time of 23:13.
You don’t know whether to run or scream in fear — or maybe both. When you see whatever it is that scares you to the point that you’re a babbling puddle of mess, well, it’s no longer a fight-or-flight thing – it’s just plain flight.
An official ethics complaint has been filed against Trinidad Mayor Phil Rico, despite his public apology for his phone call to the Trinidad chief of police concerning a resident’s weeds. Trinidad City Councilmember Aaron Williamson filed the complaint Oct.
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 59-year-old single man who was dating a 42-year-old woman for the past three years. The whole time we dated she was going through a divorce. I supported her and helped her through it. The papers were signed four months ago. Her relationship with her ex started when she was 16 and lasted 26 years. They have a 14-yearold daughter together. Their relationship was emotionally abusive.