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La Plata County officials discuss need for new revenue stream amid unsustainable shortfall

1% sales tax increase to appear on November ballot

September 25, 2025

The Durango Herald

La Plata County voters to weigh mix of sales, property tax hikes this November

Durango to Bayfield, residents face several measures aimed at closing funding gaps and expanding services

September 23, 2025

Local News

La Plata County Road and Bridge funding reaching breaking point

Despite shrinking budget, staff members say employees have ensured department’s success

September 15, 2025

Local News

Six candidates vie for three open seats on Durango school board

eligible voters can cast ballots in each director district

September 11, 2025

Local News

Durango Fire Protection District makes case for mill levy increase

Increased property tax is best way to pay for new station, chief says

September 8, 2025

Local News

County will ask voters to approve 1% sales tax hike in November

Commissioners say new funding is needed as gas revenue declines

August 26, 2025

Local News

Durango fire ballot proposal gets council’s preliminary OK

Council reserves space on November ballot

July 17, 2025

Local News

Three new members appointed to Fort Lewis Mesa fire board

Aas, Brandon Brown and Ryan Preator sworn in at Tuesday’s meeting

June 19, 2025

Local News

LPEA election results announced at co-op’s annual meeting

Newcomers Dusty Mars and Brad Blake to serve first term; incumbents Joe Lewandowski and John Witchel return for third

May 21, 2025

Local News

Voters opt for change in Fort Lewis Mesa fire board election

chair unseated; three newcomers vow to raise standards

May 8, 2025

Local News

Two incumbents, one newcomer win election to Durango fire board

Samantha Gallagher and Tina McCallum were reelected; David Stokes will serve his first term

May 7, 2025

Local News

Get to know candidates running for Durango fire district board

contenders vying for three open seats; voting to occur May 6

May 2, 2025

Local News

Durango Fire Protection District holding board elections for first time in over a decade

candidates running for three open seats; voting will be held May 6

May 1, 2025

Local News

Fire board election sparks debate over budget, transparency in western La Plata County

candidates vie for three open seats; voting to be held May 6

April 26, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District has six candidates seeking three open seats

the candidates event to be held Sunday at Breen Community Building

April 22, 2025

Local News

Newly elected Durango city councilors take office

Mayor’s gavel passed to Gilda Yazzie

April 15, 2025

Local News

House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

Plata County clerk concerned about implementation, disenfranchisement

April 14, 2025

Local News

‘Super voters’ led way in low-turnout Durango election

Plata County clerk ‘disappointed’ by level of voter participation

April 6, 2025

Local News

Durango voters back half-cent sales tax extension

Question 2A will fund municipal buildings, as well as parks, open space and trails

April 1, 2025

Local News

Kip Koso, Shirley Gonzales and Jessika Buell win election to Durango City Council

Half-cent sales tax passes with strong voter support

April 1, 2025

Local News

21% of voters cast ballots ahead of Durango election

Registered electors have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to return ballots

March 28, 2025

Local News

Only 10% of voters have cast ballots in Durango election

question may help draw more interest than 2023 race

March 21, 2025

Local News

Candidates for Durango City Council talk budget priorities, youth involvement

Campaign trails lead through series of forums

March 15, 2025

Local News

Durango City Council candidates discuss supporting unhoused

Neighbors in Need Alliance hosts discussion on homelessness, housing

March 13, 2025