Grant County Seeks Lodgers Tax Board Members

Commissioners reappoint three board members, leaving two open seats

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:00am

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A serene, cinematic painting of a county government building or meeting room, with warm sunlight streaming through the windows and deep shadows cast across the interior. The scene conveys a sense of quiet contemplation and civic responsibility.The Grant County Commission's efforts to fill open seats on the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board reflect the county's commitment to community-driven tourism development.San Lorenzo Today

At the Grant County Commission meeting, commissioners reappointed three members to the county's lodgers tax board, leaving two open seats. They also heard a report on the county's audit, named a new access road to the Forgotten Veterans Memorial, and authorized construction to begin on the next phase of the Arenas Valley Road improvements.

Why it matters

The lodgers tax board plays a key role in generating interest and driving tourism to Grant County through advertising, publicity, and support for local events. The open board seats provide an opportunity for new community members to get involved and shape the county's tourism strategy.

The details

The audit report presented by Farley Vener of Hinkle and Landers found that the county had resolved 13 findings from the previous audit, with six continued findings and one new finding related to collateralization of public funds. County Manager Charlene Webb noted that the lodgers tax board receives between $55,000 and $56,000 annually, which is used for advertising, publicity, and supporting local events that 'put heads in beds.' The commission also named the access road to the Forgotten Veterans Memorial 'Armando 'Mundy' Amador Lane' after a late citizen who contributed to the memorial.

  • The next public meeting for the Fort Bayard Revitalization Plan will be held on April 1, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
  • The commission reappointed three members to the lodgers tax board at their meeting on Thursday.

The players

Joseph Holguin

Grant County Planning and Capital Projects Director.

Farley Vener

President of Hinkle and Landers and partner-in-charge of Grant County's audit.

Nancy Stephens

District 3 Commissioner.

Chris Ponce

Commission Chair.

Charlene Webb

Grant County Manager.

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What they’re saying

“'The audit is not part of the internal control. We are just reporting on our evaluation of your internal controls, what we see and the financial statement.'”

— Farley Vener, President of Hinkle and Landers

“'I just appreciate the tone that our staff and management sets for transparency, wanting to get to the bottom of discrepancies and resolve them.'”

— Nancy Stephens, District 3 Commissioner

“'The reason we went with Armando 'Mundy' Amador Lane is just because of all the involvement. ... Mr. Amador was able to talk to our governor, and she went ahead and gave Grant County the money to do a lot of sidewalks and lighting for the Forgotten Memorial. So he's done a lot for this park, and I'm sure he's looking down on it and excited about this.'”

— Chris Ponce, Commission Chair

“'Yes, that's their primary function, and that's presented during the budget.'”

— Charlene Webb, Grant County Manager

What’s next

The commission will continue to advertise for the two open seats on the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board, seeking a member from the lodging industry and a member from the tourism industry.

The takeaway

The Grant County Commission's efforts to fill the open seats on the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board highlight the importance of community involvement in shaping the county's tourism strategy and promoting economic development through events and advertising.