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After a lengthy discussion, a divided Cortez City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance that sets the language for a November ballot question. The measure will ask city voters to approve an increase in the lodgers’ tax from the current 2 percent to 6 percent.

Montezuma County residents questioned commissioners about replacing millions in lost Kinder Morgan tax revenue during a community town hall in Dolores.

The Montezuma County commissioners on Tuesday approved resolutions notifying the county clerk of two measures they intend to put on the November ballot They also passed a resolution appointing themselves as temporary acting county administrators.

Gov. Polis calls lawmakers back Aug. 21 to fix a $1.2B budget gap and revisit Colorado’s new AI law. A hiring freeze and healthcare changes are also on the table.

Presentations about the so-called big, beautiful bill to the Executive Committee of the Legislative Council on Wednesday was a precursor to a special lawmaking term expected to be called by Gov. Jared Polis for the coming weeks.

A study suggests that raising taxes on wealthy Americans to 44% could generate significant revenue for critical programs, like food stamps and health insurance, without hindering economic growth.

Property tax notices arrived in mailboxes throughout the county last week. KSJD's Karen Childress spoke with Montezuma County Tax Assessor Scott Davis…