The Cost Of Cigarettes In Grand Junction Could Be Rising

A new initiative will be on the ballot in November for a new sales tax on cigarettes.

Colorado's House approved a bill asking Colorado voters to raise taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products, including vaping. The bill now goes to the Senate.

If voters approve the bill in November, you could see Colorado's sales tax increase on cigarettes from 84 cents to $2.59 a pack.

Governor Jared Polis introduced the bill to help combat the high rate of smoking and vaping among Colorado teens. According to a recent survey, Colorado teens have one of the highest vaping rates in the nation.

The average cost for a pack of cigarettes is about $6.00. I use to smoke and quit with the help of the Colorado Quitline. I have been 13 years smokefree. If you are thinking about quitting, help is available. If you enroll with the Colorado Quitline they will help you with coaching and medications.