Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology

The State of Colorado has launched a first-of-its-kind Property Tax Map, a new tool designed to make property tax information easier to understand: https://gis.colorado.gov/proptaxmap/

With this map, Coloradans can now:
✔️ Estimate property taxes with a built-in calculator
✔️ Explore parcel details, tax rates and historical data
✔️ Better understand taxing jurisdictions and boundaries

Accessible on mobile, available in Spanish and updated annually, this tool helps turn a complex topic into something simpler to navigate. Take a look and see what’s behind your property taxes and learn more about the map here: https://oit.colorado.gov/news-article/navigating-property-taxes-made-easy-colorado-launches-user-friendly-tax-map

🌱 Lettuce Celebrate Spring! 🌷
Spring is here, which means it’s time to get outside and explore! The State of Colorado Map Viewer now highlights gardens and U-pick farms open throughout May and June: https://bit.ly/U_pick_farms

Whether you’re visiting a garden or picking your own produce, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to check out the Farm Fresh Directory map for even more ways to buy local produce: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/c178ee51c0d747b687e58db7c9c94d32/page/Home

As Public Service Recognition Week comes to a close, we want to thank every OIT employee who embodies Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Service: thank you. You are the backbone of our agency, and we appreciate the critical work you do for Colorado every single day.

Today at the Governor's Residence, we were proud to introduce our 2026 OIT PSRW Honoree: Eric Winkelmann, Principal Developer! For over a decade, Eric has built and maintained essential digital lifelines for Coloradans, leading technology development for the Unemployment Insurance and Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) platforms. Eric also recently modernized the Colorado Department of Human Services ID system while finding significant direct savings for taxpayers. He's living proof that world-class public service and responsible fiscal stewardship go hand-in-hand. Congratulations Eric, and thank you for changing lives.

It's Public Service Recognition Week! Here are some of the reasons we serve…
⭐ "I love my state. Its people define it and make us better."
⭐ "I know I’m helping those I know, and those I don’t, when walking down the street."
⭐ "I believe we can make our government work better for those we serve."

Some of the reasons we serve…
⭐️ “I serve because I love Colorado and want to make our digital content inclusive and accessible for all!”
⭐️ “I want to make sure all Coloradans have equitable access to their government.”
⭐️ “I believe we can make our government work better for those we serve.”

What's your "why"?

This week is Public Service Recognition Week! We want to give a big shout-out to our incredible OIT employees and public servants across the nation! Thank you for your passion, dedication, and for being the service-oriented professionals who keep essential services running for everyone.

Have you explored our Digital Accessibility Workshop? It's a virtual lab designed to build awareness, empathy and desire to create accessible and equitable digital technology.
What's in it for you: Accessibility is more than just a legal requirement in Colorado—it’s about how our neighbors interact with our digital products and services every day.

✔️Learn how people who are blind or low vision experience images, forms and documents.
✔️Discover how words matter to different audiences and how plain language can impact people with dyslexia or cognitive disabilities.
✔️Level up your skills! Learn about accessible design practices and boost your professional development.

Digital Accessibility Workshop The Digital Accessibility Workshop is one component of the larger Empathy Lab initiative from the State of Colorado's Technology Accessibility Program (TAP). The workshop is a virtual inclusion and awareness site with elements that have been informed by a 10-member Community Steering Committee. It

We are proud to spotlight Digital Service Expert Debra Alban for her commitment to Teamwork. Debra is the product lead and a driving force behind a tool that has already helped thousands of Coloradans save money. The Colorado Energy Savings Navigator (CESN) is a digital tool that helps eligible users find hundreds of energy-saving programs in 10 minutes or less.

Read more about Debra: https://oit.colorado.gov/blog-post/employee-spotlight-teamwork-delivers-significant-savings-for-coloradans

Great news for connectivity in Colorado! The Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) is launching the new $27.4 Million Advance State & Local Dollars (Advance-Local) grant program to close the digital divide across our state. Read more: https://oit.colorado.gov/press-release/colorado-broadband-office-announces-274-million-broadband-program-to-fill

This initiative will focus on projects that ensure no community is left behind. Learn more about the program and how to apply at the Advance-Local webpage: https://broadband.colorado.gov/local