Mill levy

This November, voters in the Mancos School District will decide whether to approve a Mill Levy Override—a property tax increase that would raise about $600,000 annually to support teacher and paraprofessional salaries. District leaders say the measure would help attract and retain staff and improve student outcomes, while opponents cite concerns about higher property taxes. The proposed levy would not expire, ensuring long-term funding stability for Mancos schools.

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 will not move forward with a mill levy for November after months of talks and a reevaluation of a previous attempt.…