Finance (general)

La Plata County decides – in principle – how to split $10.9 million in COVID-19 relief money

Commissioners earmark funding for housing, broadband and social impacts

March 3, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

La Plata County restarts discussions of COVID-19 relief money

Federal rules released in January delayed work sessions that will guide how funds are spent

February 18, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

business and finance

La Plata County commissioner candidate accepts cryptocurrency donations

Turner among the first in Colorado to take digital campaign contributions

February 15, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Aerospace

Agile Space Industries wins money chase for venture capital

of spacecraft thrusters nabs $1.8 million in West Slope investment gathering

July 18, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Durango City Council

Durango, La Plata County look to new funding model for fire mitigation

approach could tackle large-scale projects

March 26, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Finance (general)

Ignacio School District saves taxpayers $345,000

Refinancing bonds possible because of strong financial position

March 24, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

Youssef runs for re-election with an eye on finances

Incumbent City Council candidate aims to bring continuity

March 12, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Finance (general)

Microloan program offered to La Plata County businesses

Entrepreneurs can obtain funds at 2.5% interest rate

March 3, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

Durango City Council

Durango calls for community input on strategic plan

offers short-, long-term guide for city

January 2, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

Crime

Former Durango finance director plans to plead guilty to embezzlement

Brown faces up to 12 years in prison

November 7, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Finance (general)

Audit calls for improvements to Ignacio’s financial reporting

debt-free for first time in 25 years

September 23, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Crime

Durango plans in-depth search into past finances

examiner puts out call for information

August 16, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

WalletHub ranks Ignacio favorably for equitable school spending

Colorado among least equitable in nation

August 12, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer