The sales tax increase to improve emergency radio services in San Juan County passed. As of 8:34 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 4,833 ballots have been counted with an approximate 1,500 remaining. There are 13,336 registered voters in San Juan County.

Voters in San Juan County approved the start of a sales tax of 0.05 percent without an expiration date and a 0.15 percent tax that expires after 60 months — or 5 years — to be used for the design and construction of the communications system. Proposition 1 passed by 67.51 percent, 3,135 votes.

The next tally is at midnight on Feb. 13.