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Local Democrats celebrate Obama win, voter turnout
A large crowd of Democratic Party supporters welcomed a huge victory Tuesday night, as a jam-packed Steamboat Springs watch party became uproarious when the news of Sen. Barack Obama's presidential victory was announced.
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by Joel Reichenberger
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Affirmative action amendment too close to call
Pre-election polls indicated a cakewalk for Amendment 46, the initiative to end race- and gender-based affirmative action programs.
'Personhood' amendment defeated in a landslide
Colorado won't become the first state to amend its constitution to give fertilized eggs the same rights as human beings, as voters soundly rejected Amendment 48.
Tax for developmentally disbled rejected
Voters spooked by a sluggish economy soundly rejected a measure aimed at removing thousands of Coloradans with developmental disabilities from the waiting lists for state assistance.
Education savings fund amendment voted down
Opponents ran their campaign largely by distributing fliers and sending e-mails, charging that Amendment 59 was a tax hike. The measure was losing 55 percent to 45 percent late Tuesday night. The vote on Amendment 59 was much closer in Routt County, where it was supported by a hair more than 50 percent of voters.
Ritter-backed severance tax increase falls short
Gov. Bill Ritter's effort to raise severance taxes on the state's oil and gas industry to provide money for college scholarships and environmental initiatives was soundly defeated by a 3-to-2 ratio among voters.
Anti-union measure defeated
Amendments 49 also turned away by voters, but 54 gains approval
Amendment 47, the most controversial of three labor-related proposals, would have banned agreements requiring workers to pay for union representation. Voters also shot down another measure - Amendment 49 - that would have banned union-dues deductions from the paychecks of government workers.
John Salazar easily defeats Wayne Wolf
Salazar had appeared to be in a close race early in the evening with Wolf, a Delta County commissioner, but his lead widened as votes from the San Luis Valley were counted.
Udall cruises past Schaffer
Udall managed to shake the "Boulder liberal" label to beat former Congressman Bob Schaffer in a race billed as one of the most competitive nationwide.
Local youth teams win tourney at Howelsen
The Jim Fournier Hockey Tournament was unveiled last weekend at Howelsen Hill Ice Arena, and a pair of Steamboat Springs Hockey teams rose to the top.
The record for Nov. 3
Monday, Nov. 3
Steamboat briefs for Nov. 5
Steamboat briefs for Nov. 5
Irene Nelson: Expand Halloween
Expand Halloween
Our View: How the vote rocked the 'Boat
While history will best remember the 2008 election for Barack Obama's historic rise to the White House, this year's campaign season marks another landmark - an inexorable change in how America - and Routt County - participates in the political process.
Council makes budget cuts
City officials ready to limit funds for personnel, rec programs
The Steamboat Springs City Council gave preliminary approval Tuesday night to a 2009 budget of $56 million that reflects more than $2 million in cuts made in the past 18 days.
Oldham takes victory in DA race
Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Oldham won a close race Tuesday for District Attorney of the 14th Judicial District, despite losing Routt County to opponent Tammy Stewart.
Voters support use of sales tax for Hayden, South Routt schools
Voters in Steamboat Springs voted overwhelmingly to pass local Referendum 2B, allowing the Education Fund Board to share the city's half-cent sales tax with other school districts in Routt County.
Huge voter turnout in Routt County
90 percent of active voters cast ballots this year; smooth sailing at polls Tuesday
Voting across Routt County was slow and steady Tuesday, observers at precincts reported.
Half-cent sales tax renewal wins in landslide
Steamboat Springs voters on Tuesday approved the renewal of the city's half-cent sales tax for education by the largest margin in the tax's 15-year history, with more than 75 percent of voters supporting Referendum 2A.
Hawthorne Street opened last week in eastern Hayden
Hayden town officials reported progress around the new police station on Hawthorne Street.
Neal holds narrow BOE lead
Republican Marcia Neal held a narrow lead against Democrat Jill Brake early this morning in the race for the State Board of Education seat representing the 3rd Congressional District. The race was too close to call as of press time.
Routt voter mood varies
North Routt precinct closes day on jovial note
Excitement, passion, annoyance and disinterest were splashed across the faces of various Routt County voters at the polls Tuesday.
Gambling measure garners voter approval
Colorado voters approved a measure aimed at expanding gambling in three former mining towns, deciding that the funding needs of community colleges outweigh concerns about higher stakes.
Museum plans repairs, expansion
Hayden Heritage Center officials are launching an effort to protect artifacts and expand their museum.
Referendum O fails by slim margin
The one referendum on this election's lengthy ballot that would've surely shortened future ballots failed narrowly.
White wins Senate District 8
Republican moves down the hall in state Capitol
Riding huge victories in Routt and Moffat counties, legislative veteran Rep. Al White, R-Hayden, will represent the residents of Northwest Colorado for another four years in the Colorado General Assembly.
Local Democrats celebrate Obama win, voter turnout
A large crowd of Democratic Party supporters welcomed a huge victory Tuesday night, as a jam-packed Steamboat Springs watch party became uproarious when the news of Sen. Barack Obama's presidential victory was announced.
Obama wins in landslide
Senator elected 1st black president
Barack Obama swept to victory as the nation's first black president Tuesday night in an electoral college landslide that overcame racial barriers as old as America itself. "Change has come," he told a jubilant hometown Chicago crowd.
Baumgardner takes HD 57 seat
The Republican Party will hold on to House District 57 for two more years.
