By Shannon Lukens.
Ballots are due this Tuesday, Nov. 5.
- In Routt County, 7,916 have been returned.
- In Rio Blanco County, 1,829 have been returned.
- In Moffat County, 2,854 have been counted as of midnight Tuesday.
The ballots in Moffat County had a printing error so extra judges have been needed from both political parties to watch the process of fixing each ballot, whether it was mailed in or you voted in person.
“The process is completely safe. Either way that you do it, your vote is going to count.”
That’s Moffat County Clerk Stacy Morgan. She says many people have offered to be election judges to help.
“All of the surrounding communities in Northwest Colorado have been stepping. This process takes time and I’m just so appreciative of all the support we have received.”
Certified election judges from both political parties from throughout Northwest Colorado are watching the process carefully, to help Moffat County.
Morgan asks that all Moffat County residents turn in your ballot as soon as possible since the process to count each ballot is more time consuming.
Routt County says the county’s HR department is checking on availability of having admin or office staff living in Moffat County help out with the election needs in Moffat County. If so, Routt County would cover their salaries if they can help out.
More on the Story — Moffat County ballots are un-scannable because of a printing error
Ballots counted in Colorado through 11:59 p.m. Oct. 29, 2024
It’s Halloween! Here’s some of the fun happening.
The Halloween Stroll is in downtown Steamboat Springs, from 5-7 p.m. on Halloween Night. Dress up and bring the whole family. Please leave parking spaces available for families with small children closer to the event. Stroller parking will be available on Lincoln near the courthouse. Lost parents should go to 7th Street. Everyone is asked to leave at 7 p.m. so Lincoln Ave., which is also Hwy 40, can reopen to traffic as soon as possible.
Trick or Treat Street in Craig is from 4-6 p.m. Halloween night on Yampa Avenue in downtown Craig.
Halloween Spirit Day is at Craig Middle School. Sixth graders wear orange, seventh graders wear purple, and 8th graders wear black. The school dress code applies.
Victory Motors of Craig hosts Trunk or Treat Night. It’s from 5-7 p.m. on Halloween night, Oct. 31. Kids get their treats from local businesses from the trunks of decorated cars. There’s also Costume Contest and a Best Pet Costume Contest.
A free Halloween Carnival is in Centennial Mall in Craig, from 6-9 p.m. on Halloween night, Oct. 31. It is hosted by Yampitheater Playhouse and other mall businesses. It’s free and there will be prizes.
The Yampa Valley Vixens present Desire After Dark in the Dark Forest of Del Mezcal, 729 Lincoln Ave. in Steamboat Springs. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. This is for those 21 and over.
More Halloween Information — Happy Halloween and Pumpkin Fun for October 2024
Emily Rossi from SoRoCo High School received the Gold Award at the recent 97th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Rossi represented Colorado and is one of the best in the country in FFA for Extemporaneous Public Speaking. Those in the contest were given 30 minutes to prepare a four-to-six minute speech on a randomly selected topic about anything in agriculture. Press Release from National FFA
Also from South Routt County, the South Routt Education Endowment fund has received another $50,000 donation from an anonymous donor. It’s in honor of a South Routt teacher who has asked not to be named. The gift puts the South Routt Endowment Fund at close to half a million dollars, which is their goal.
It’s Homecoming Week for the SoRoCo Rams. Tonight is Halloween and a Pep Assembly and the Cross Country Team sendoff to state.
The Steamboat Sailors Boys Soccer won their first round of the state 3A playoffs over Denver West last night, 7-0.
The Steamboat Skating Club sends news that three athletes recently passed their pre-preliminary national skating assessment. The test was in Vail. The team also brought home 14 medals from the recent Fright Fest skating competition in Fort Collins.
More on the Story — Steamboat Skating Club has top finishes
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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