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Some Trinidad voters received ballots without 2A hotel-motel tax measure, replacement ballots on the way

Voters in the City of Trinidad may have noticed something was missing from their ballot when they were sent. On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Las Animas County issued a letter addressing the error and what citizens who were affected should do.

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Leaders in NW Colorado discuss challenges, solutions for energy, seniors, workforce, housing

When the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) held their meeting in Rifle, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, much of the discussion concerned how the region would plan for energy needs, housing shortages, and  workforce development and retention.  The loss of severance tax dollars was also front and center throughout the conversation.

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Sheriff requests $600k budget increase for ‘grossly underpaid’ El Paso County deputies

El Paso County Sheriff Joe Roybal packed a meeting with deputies on Tuesday to ask the Board of County Commissioners for funds to bridge the gap for what he called “a massive, unacceptable pay disparity” between his and other regional law enforcement agencies.

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Perry Park neighbors concerned over high radium levels in their drinking water in Colorado

Neighbors in a Douglas County community are worried about the safety of their drinking water. It’s happening in Perry Park, an unincorporated community west of Larkspur, which is home to natural red rock formations. The area’s geology is naturally rich in minerals, including radium.

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