Finance (general)

Air transport

Durango eyes funding mechanism for winter Houston flights

Proposal includes $185,000 from lodgers tax fund for minimum revenue guarantee to airline

December 10, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Banking

Sunward Federal Credit Union breaks into Colorado market with Durango branch

Not-for-profit describes its community- and members-first approach to finance

May 11, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Finance (general)

Colorado lawmakers brace for special session over potential Medicaid cuts

Gov. Jared Polis’ budget director said cuts to federal funding in Colorado could reach $1 billion

May 1, 2025 • John Ingold — The Colorado Sun

Durango

Durango’s chief financial officer departing role for position in Florida

acknowledged for excellence in finance reporting

February 26, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Donald Trump

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

Banking

Durango woman has $24,000 stolen from her in bank hacking

Resident says scammers accessed her bank information through her cellphone

July 5, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Budgets and budgeting

Durango urban renewal authority spends $550K on housing, neighborhood improvements in 2023

MidTown URA brimming with potential, community development director says

January 10, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Business

Shopping local for the holidays: This year’s season breaks records

National holiday spending predicted to hit more than $950 billion between November and December; Durango BID’s Holiday Rewards Program records…

December 16, 2023 • Weslan Hansen — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Financial literacy classes available at Pagosa Springs High School

Bank promoting movement to ensure students are more financially literate

December 14, 2023 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Election

La Plata County commissioners appoint treasurer to replace Allison Aichele

‘Moni’ Grushkin selected from a group of five candidates

September 19, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Finance (general)

La Plata County still searching for treasurer candidates

Initial application period yielded only one qualified candidate

August 14, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Durango receives distinguished award for 2023 budget

puts out feelers for new financial services administrator

May 4, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

Durango City Council approves financing agreement for energy contract

government could save nearly $6 million on utility costs over next 20 years

April 8, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Community

City of Durango accepting applications for 2022 food tax and utilities refunds

Qualifying residents can receive money back based on family size, income levels

February 14, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango School District 9-R

The Juniper School awaits audit results for charter reauthorization

in financial records filing create longer process for new agreement

January 12, 2023 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Community

City of Durango to undertake nearly 30 solar, water and power projects all at once

performance contract to save hundreds of thousands in sustainability plans

November 4, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Agriculture

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

Atmos Energy

Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado

Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise

May 21, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Community

La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds

Investments in housing, broadband and other projects total $4.68 million so far

May 14, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Finance (general)

La Plata County starts affordable housing fund

$1.7 million in COVID-19 relief money will be allocated to a pool for grants and loans

April 18, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

business and finance

Not déjà vu: Residents want to purchase Triangle Trailer Park in Durango

initial offer was rejected Tuesday, but community groups are working to vie for the property

April 13, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Legislature

Republicans say Colorado is hurtling toward a possible budget deficit

Democrats dismiss the claims as election-year posturing, pointing to money set aside in reserves

April 13, 2022 • Shannon Najmabadi — The Colorado Sun

Community

Westside Mobile Home Park residents wait for news

Elevation Community Land Trust asked for a response by Monday, but negotiations are in progress

March 29, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

business and finance

Offer for Westside Mobile Home Park rejected

received a more favorable bid; residents rally to submit a second proposal

March 19, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer