Economic policy

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of his economic agenda

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of his economic agenda

President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Washington. (Evan Vucci/Associated…

February 20, 2026 • By LINDSAY WHITEHURST — The Associated Press

3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump’s tariffs

Associated Press

3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump’s tariffs

FILE – President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White…

January 28, 2026 • By MARK SHERMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST — Associated Press

Venice expands day-tripper tax in bid to combat overtourism

Economic policy

Venice expands day-tripper tax in bid to combat overtourism

Tourists visit in Venice, Italy, Friday, April 18, 2025, Venice on Friday launches for a second year a pilot program…

April 30, 2025 • Colleen Barry — The Associated Press

As tariffs take effect, a new struggle for small town newspapers arises – the cost of paper

Business (general)

As tariffs take effect, a new struggle for small town newspapers arises – the cost of paper

A newsstand at Gub Gub’s pizza in Walsenburg, CO sells copies of the World Journal newspaper on Mar. 11, 2025.…

March 21, 2025 • Dan Boyce — Colorado Public Radio

Stocks soar, Durango immigrants sweat in wake of overwhelming Trump win

Stocks soar, Durango immigrants sweat in wake of overwhelming Trump win

President-elect stirs conflicting confidence and uncertainty

November 8, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Southwest Colorado’s farmers adapt to rising prices

Southwest Colorado’s farmers adapt to rising prices

Inflation, war in Ukraine and the pandemic have led to increases in fertilizers, feed

June 10, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Durango braces for high gas prices, but optimism remains

Durango braces for high gas prices, but optimism remains

impacts are just beginning as the summer tourism season nears

March 12, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Regional economic strategy targets housing, infrastructure goals

Durango-La Plata County Airport

Regional economic strategy targets housing, infrastructure goals

also addresses using natural lands to support economy

November 27, 2021 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Middle class homebuyers squeezed out of La Plata County market

Economic development

Middle class homebuyers squeezed out of La Plata County market

‘If we don’t have housing available ... we’re not going to be the community that we want’

June 18, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

$15.8 million in federal relief to land in La Plata County

$15.8 million in federal relief to land in La Plata County

governments undecided about how to spend money

May 20, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango approves MidTown redevelopment plan

Business (general)

Durango approves MidTown redevelopment plan

Council expresses unanimous support for 25-year renewal effort

March 17, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Economic leaders seek ways to ease business restrictions

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Economic leaders seek ways to ease business restrictions

Program from Mesa County might mitigate economy-killing COVID-19 limits

December 14, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer