Sierra Count spaceport tax vote is today

Voters in Sierra County head to the polls today to decide whether to raise the gross receipts tax 1/4 of a percent to help fund Spaceport America.

As I reported on Monday, the vote is critical to the future of the planned spaceport and the state’s hopes for economic development in Southern New Mexico. If you live in Sierra County and haven’t yet voted, please do so today. It’s your right and responsibility. Polls are open until 7 p.m.

I’ll have coverage of the results this evening. Check back then.