Blue River’s notably tax-averse voters will decide on Election Day whether to eliminate the cap on property taxes used, in part, on roads and law enforcement.
  Town Mayor Lindsay Backas and treasurer Allyn Mosher support the move that would raise the average tax bill by at least $41, but opposition has emerged.
  “It’s critical to […]

 Congress’ rejection of a $700 billion bailout of Wall Street financial firms on Monday and the resulting financial tsunami likely, will have a ripple effect on business here in the mountains, according to local experts.
  Already, the worsening credit crunch is making it tough for some businesses to make payroll and other day-to-day operating expenses […]