Ballot measure to begin exploring San Juan County change of government falling short in early vote count

The controversial Proposition 10 ballot measure in the San Juan County special election was opposed by a slight majority with about one out of five ballots yet to be counted as of Wednesday morning.

Early results showed the question falling short 51.8% to 48.1% — with 1,735 ‘no’ votes and 1,614 ‘yes’ votes. An estimated 700 ballots or so remained to be counted.

The final tally may not be available until the end of the week, according to the San Juan County Clerk’s Office.