Publications & News

• Legal Corner: Understanding AVIS authorizations and restrictions
• CML publishes new edition of "Open Meetings, Open Records"
• Colorado Municipalities magazine previews CML's legislative priorities

• Stables named to legislative advocacy manager position
• Member Spotlight: Montrose
• Legal Corner: Year-end housekeeping and new legal requirements for 2026
• Research Corner: National League of Cities' City Fiscal Conditions 2025 report

The Colorado Municipal League is proud to advance and defend municipal interests in the state legislature. This issue of Colorado Municipalities presents CML’s priorities for 2026 at the Colorado General Assembly. In a tight budget year, CML will urge state lawmakers to respect local autonomy while providing funding for new mandates, rather than shifting the financial burden to cities and towns. The magazine includes articles on how CML develops policy positions, the importance of local control when it comes to land use and planning, and a year-in-review of CML’s efforts to support cities and towns in state courts. Advocacy on behalf of our members advances CML’s vision of empowered cities and towns, united for a strong Colorado!

Human resources professionals play a key role in local governments. HR departments serve as a bridge between employees and management — helping municipalities be productive while keeping workers empowered and engaged. The October issue of Colorado Municipalities explores this rapidly evolving profession and highlights the people who practice it on behalf of cities and towns. Articles in this issue focus on emerging issues such as legal considerations when using artificial intelligence in hiring, high-level conflict management, burnout, generational gaps in the workforce, and municipal child care programs.