February 2023

Developer hopes to boost tourism, civic pride with up-coming hotel opening

A 96-room hotel development project, dubbed “The Broadmore of the South,” is projected to open for business in late-Spring, the developers said last week. The Hilton Garden Inn, located within the La Puerta Business Improvement District behind Club 14 Garden Grille and Pub, is currently expected to open between late-April and late-May this year.

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“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” ~ Maya Angelou .

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PUBLIC SERVICE

FISHERS PEAK STATE PARK Colorado’s new 42nd state park has launched its new public website. To check it out in full, go to https://www.fisherspeakstatepark.com SCAM & FRAUD COMPLAINTS: *If you have a question or report about a scam or instance of fraud contact an AARP ElderWatch volunteer for information and assistance at 1-800-222-4444, option 2. ART CARTOPIA MUSEUM The Artocadiens are ready to show you the world of artcars. Bring your friends and family.

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Colorado expected to generate $815M in hotel taxes, up 16.7% since pre-pandemic

State and local tax revenue generated by Colorado hotels will increase 16.7% in 2023 compared to 2019 collections, according to estimates by the American Hotel and Lodging Association. Colorado’s projected state and local tax revenue will be $815 million this year, an increase of $116 million since the pandemic affected travel in 2020.

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Friday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

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