by Marcia Darnell
Election First
Alamosa will have its first woman mayor, following Kathy Rogers’ election Nov. 3. Alamosa voters also voted no on a new aquatic center, raises for city council members, and opening city boards to non-residents.
Saguache County voters voted to take on more debt to get a BEST grant for the Crestone Charter School, while Mineral County said no to a tax increase for its community center.
In Monte Vista, Art Medina will be the new mayor, while Conejos County voted down increased funds for its hospital.