sales tax

Local News

How is La Plata County putting 1A tax dollars to work?

Roughly $10 million in additional revenue has gone toward deficit, public safety, and road and bridge

March 17, 2026

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La Plata County Road and Bridge seeks $1.7 million budget increase

Request would cover flood repairs, materials and maintenance costs

February 24, 2026

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Longtime Christmas bazaar canceled over confusion about city of Durango license rules

51st annual event called off days before opening at Senior Center

November 25, 2025

Local News

Bayfield sales tax hike defeated

measure 2B would have raised money for parks and recreation

November 5, 2025

Local News

Voters approve 1% sales tax increase for Upper Pine fire

Measure cruises to victory with 57% of vote total in La Plata County

November 5, 2025

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La Plata County’s 1% sales tax increase passes

measure 1A to raise an estimated $18 million annually

November 5, 2025

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Gazpacho Restaurant in Durango faces possible closure

construction, unpaid tax bill to blame, co-owner says

October 9, 2025

Local News

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

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

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La Plata County considers asking voters to raise sales tax

A half-cent increase would raise county rate to 2.5% and generate estimated $8.9 million in 2026

April 22, 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

Slicing up Durango’s 8.4% sales tax

residents weigh Ballot Question 2A, here’s a breakdown of the taxes collected at checkout

March 14, 2025

Local News

‘Hidden agenda’ claim in Durango election guide raises concerns about accuracy

says funds cannot be used for Downtown’s Next Step, despite opposition claims

March 11, 2025

Local News

Cannabis sales declining in Durango, across Colorado

‘We need a full-fledged national legalization program,’ dispensary manager says

February 17, 2025

Local News

Political committee for Durango 2005 sales tax extension files first financial report

City Council candidates report early race contributions

February 13, 2025

Local News

Durango voters to decide fate of 2005 sales tax

could also weigh in on three City Council seats

January 11, 2025

Local News

City of Durango scraps asking voters to renew 2005 sales tax in November

Councilors, worried about competing ballot measures, eyeing April ballot instead

August 22, 2024

Local News

City of Durango to pursue 2005 sales tax extension this November

Councilors have until September to approve ballot language

July 17, 2024

Local News

Durango City Council favors extension of 2005 sales tax without increase for new city hall

costs of living taking enough of a toll on residents without extra burden, officials say

June 18, 2024

Local News

Durango considers sales tax measures to fund city hall, police station

option preserves current tax rate, another proposes slight increase

June 8, 2024

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Durango deploys incentives program to support local businesses, essential services

born of need for grocer in Three Springs area

May 31, 2024

Local News

Durango to explore 2005 sales tax reauthorization for new police department, city hall

Construction costs, designs to be presented at public forums

February 15, 2024

Local News

Bayfield voters reject sales tax increase

1% increase would have funded town parks; mayor ‘not surprised’ at the outcome

November 8, 2023

Regional News

Colorado voters approve sending millions more to universal preschool program

Proposition II was approved by a wide margin Tuesday

November 8, 2023