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On the heels of a victory for marijuana legalization advocates, Colorado officials say the federal government could still crack down on the drugs use - since marijuana is still illegal under federal law. Bente Birkeland has more.

Headlines:

• Western Slope voters bucked statewide trends
• Amendment 64 advocates await Federal response
• Local prep teams in football, volleyball playoffs
• Bus service between GJ and Durango will resume
• Fatality in Delta County car crash

The case between Delta county and opponents of two laying hen operations in the county is finally settled, for now. KVNF’s Ariana Brocious has more.

On the Western Slope, Republican incumbent Scott Tipton kept his seat with 54 percent of the vote, with Democrat Sal Pace coming up close with 41% of the vote.

Here are the results for the Colorado state house races in our area:

In District 61, Democratic incumbent Millie Hamner kept her seat in a very tight race, getting just 50% of the vote over Republican Debra Irvine, Independent Kathleen Curry, and Libertarian Ellen Temby and American Constitutionalist Robert Petrowsky.

Democrats now have control of both chambers of the Colorado state legislature, putting the GOP in the backseat when it comes to next legislative session. Republican had hoped to expand their one-seat advantage in the house of representatives. Bente Birkeland has more from Denver.

It’s now legal in Colorado for people over the age of 21 to smoke marijuana recreationally. Voters passed amendment 64 making Colorado the first state in the country, along with Washington State, to legalize pot. Bente Birkeland has more from Denver.

Headlines:

• All three ballot measures approved in Colorado
• Democrats win majority in both chambers of State House
• Complete election results from KVNF listening area
• Secretary of State Scott Gessler in more legal hotwater
• Planned power outages in Norwood area

Delta County Commissioners rearranged their schedule Monday in order to attend a rally featuring Rick Perry. The Texas governor was touring with local state legislators to urge Republicans to get out the vote. KVNF’s Marty Durlin has more.

Today is Election Day. As of yesterday, Republicans in Colorado held a 2-point lead in early voting. The trend marks a contrast from the presidential election of four years ago when Democrats had the early voting edge. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

Headlines:

• Republicans lead early vote in Colorado
• Texas Gov. Rick Perry visits Delta
• Colorado mortgage loans paid off at high rate
• Naturita Library receives prestigious award
• Antero Resources selling all leases near Rifle
• Fee-Free weekend at Colorado National Monument