AI-Generated Threatening Calls Mimicking Real Estate Agents

According to Montrose Association of REALTORS® Association Executive Jacqueline Huff, AI-generated phone calls using foul and threatening language have surfaced in Montrose and appear to come from local real estate agents.  Colorado Association of REALTORS® General Counsel Scott Peterson noted that hundreds and maybe thousands of licensees received an identical voicemail from an alleged licensee

Durango Accepts Applications for new Community Development Commission

Durango is accepting applications for the recently created Community Development Commission, a combination of  the Planning Commission, Design Review Board, and Board of Adjustment.  The Community Development Commission will consider: Land use, growth, development, and redevelopment within the City of Durango. Adherence to adopt design guidelines. Policies, plans, goals, and ordinances related to development and

County Approves Agreement to Fund Fiber Optic Cable

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners has approved an agreement between La Plata County, Archuleta County, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, La Plata Electric Association, and the Region 10 League for Economic Assistance & Planning to fund a new fiber optic cable between Allison and Pagosa Springs. The cable will run along State

County Planning and Building Fees to Increase

The La Plata County Commissioners approved a proposal to raise building and planning fees effective Jan. 1, 2024. The change raises the cost of a building permit from $1.40 per square foot to $2.25 per square foot.  Proposed Land use permit application fees will increase significantly as well.   The fees have not been increased in

Colorado legislators pass new bills in Special Session

Special Session New Bills Senate Bill 23B-1: Property tax relief for Colorado homeowners: will reduce the residential assessment rate for the 2023 tax year to 6.7% from 6.765%. Also, homeowners will be able exempt $55,000 of their home’s value from taxation.  Senate Bill 23B-2: Opting into a federal food assistance program: will provide up to

Information from the Forest Lakes Metro District

Owners Associations and Covenants: Forest Lakes does not have a Property Owners Association. As well, regarding covenants, this last October, the FLMD Board of Directors passed Resolution 2023-05 that contained the following: The Forest Lakes Metropolitan District Board of Directors adopts the following positions:  The District does not currently have the legal authority to enforce