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Voters Approve Most Lodging-Tax Hikes

Six of nine Colorado counties that sought lodging-tax hikes in this year’s election passed the measures, raising fees on visitors to popular tourist areas.

The elections followed a new law, House Bill 1247, which allowed counties—mostly in resort and destination areas—to ask voters to triple the tax to 6% and expanded the possible uses of the revenue.

Proponents argued that visitors increasingly strain county services and should help pay for them. Opponents, including business leaders, warned of potential impacts on the tourism industry.

The measures failed in Chaffee, Custer, and Lincoln counties. In Eagle County, a doubling of the 2% tax narrowly passed. Vail voters, also by a slim margin, rejected a town-specific hike meant to fund affordable housing.

Summit FC Threatens to Move Stadium

Denver Summit FC, Colorado’s new professional women’s soccer team, may build its future stadium outside the city due to challenges with the city council process.

The team announced it’s pursuing a “parallel path” for the 14,500-seat stadium after the city council delayed a key vote to release $50 million in city funds for the project.

Council members said the plans lacked important details, including how the money would be allocated. The delay puts more pressure on the team to get approval this year so it can break ground in early 2026.

In a statement, Mayor Mike Johnston said the loss of the stadium would be devastating for fans and businesses and promised to work with both sides to keep Summit in Denver.

Eldora Opens, Nederland Closes in on Deal

Eldora Mountain Resort opened for the 2025-2026 ski season Friday. The nearby town of Nederland, meanwhile, is moving forward with its plan to buy the resort.

Nederland first announced the deal with Eldora’s current owner, Utah-based POWDR, in July. A public memo revealed the price point is set between $115 and $120 million.

Nederland will buy the resort without using tax dollars, instead issuing municipal bonds repaid by resort revenue. Town ownership is expected to benefit the local economy, particularly in the wake of last month’s shopping center fire.

The town board will vote on financial documents related to the purchase today. A final approval vote is scheduled for Dec. 16.

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➤ Statewide: A state fee funding backcountry search and rescue teams will be set at $1.25, up from $0.25, starting Jan. 1, the first increase since 1987. Officials say the funding boost reflects inflation, a surge in calls, and increasingly challenging rescues. (More)

➤ Palisade: A child reported missing early Sunday is safe after leading multiple police vehicles on a chase in a stolen golf cart. (See Video)

➤ Brighton: The Adams County Veterans Memorial was vandalized with graffiti one day after Veterans Day, the 10th time it’s been vandalized in two years. (See Details)

➤ Jefferson County: Six cities—Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge—signed a one-year intergovernmental agreement with the county to collaborate on cold-weather homeless shelters, pooling together over $2 million for the effort. (See Details)

➤ Colorado Springs: A 71-year-old man was sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay $8 million in restitution after being convicted of tax evasion. (More)

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➤ Colorado Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood logged 28 saves in the team’s 4-1 win over the Islanders, which extended their point streak to 10 straight games. (More)

➤ Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders made his NFL debut for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday after starter Dillon Gabriel exited the game with a concussion. Sanders completed just four of his 16 passing attempts for 47 yards and also threw an interception. (More)

➤ No. 4 University of Denver hockey swept No. 17 Colorado College during their series this weekend, including a 2-1 overtime win on Friday, extending the Pioneers’ winning streak to five games. (More)

➤ The Denver Nuggets debuted a new rainbow-accented court and City Edition uniforms Monday night vs. the Bulls, honoring the team’s iconic 1980s skyline look. (More)

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➤ PetSmart agreed to pay a $225,000 settlement to Colorado for allegedly trapping dog groomers in predatory employee contracts that forced them to stay with the company or repay thousands for training that was advertised as free. (See Details)

➤ Brighton-based United Power is seeking to build a portfolio of local energy suppliers after paying $627 million to exit its contract with Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association in 2024. (Read Story)

➤ Dunkin’ opened a new restaurant in Arvada on Monday, giving away a year of free coffee to the first 100 guests. (See Details)

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➤ More than 1.5 million Lego bricks are used in Brick Planet, a traveling exhibition of giant animal structures now on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. (See Photos)

➤ K-9 Lucca, a Dutch shepherd working for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and one of the few police dogs in the nation trained to detect electronic devices, celebrated her fourth birthday on Saturday. (See Details)

➤ Roam Fest, the state’s largest women’s mountain biking festival, drew hundreds of participants to Fruita this fall and featured a mentorship program for women photographers in action sports. (See Details)

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What’s your favorite coffeehouse chain?

1. Dunkin’
2. Starbucks
3. Dutch Bros
4. Caribou Coffee
5. Ziggi’s
6. Other
7. None

Yesterday’s Results:

Have you purchased your Thanksgiving turkey?

1. Yes, it’s in the freezer: 23%
2. Not yet: 21%
3. Someone else is buying it: 20%
4. No turkey for me: 19%
5. I’m having it delivered: 17%

What Colorado town is the namesake of three different fossils?

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