Commission votes to reinstate distribution of Gross Receipts Tax revenue for Fire and EMS The commission approved a resolution to reinstate disbursement of GRT revenue for fire protection and EMS after staff presented financial analysis saying prior sharing was no longer fiscally responsible; commissioners emphasized no reduction in 24/7 fire/EMS service is planned.

Taos County's commission just approved a crucial resolution to restore funding for Fire and EMS services, ensuring our first responders remain fully supported and ready to serve.

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Taos County pauses municipal disbursements from voter-approved fire/EMS GRT to stabilize county services The Taos County Commission voted Dec. 16 to temporarily suspend the 55% municipal disbursement of the 0.25% gross-receipts tax dedicated to county fire protection and EMS (Resolution 2025-53), citing multi-year structural deficits and the need to stabilize county operations; the suspension begins following a 180-day notice window for affected agreements.

Taos County takes a bold step by suspending municipal disbursements from the vital fire and EMS fund to tackle a staggering $1.147 million deficit—what does this mean for local emergency services?

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