taxation

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court

Containers are stored in a cargo terminal in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)(AP Photo/Michael Probst) WASHINGTON…

March 4, 2026 • By PAUL WISEMAN and MAE ANDERSON — AP Business Writers

Local News

Rep. Jeff Hurd avoids subject of losing Trump’s endorsement

President throws support behind challenger, upset by congressman’s tariff vote

February 27, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

What does the Supreme Court tariff ruling mean for La Plata County small businesses?

uncertainty complicates operations, local owners say

February 26, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Headlines

Taxes have never been higher for Colorado vacationers – but little of that revenue supports tourism

40 communities this year are budgeting $77 million in new or redirected lodging taxes to support housing, child care and…

February 25, 2026 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

Local News

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd votes against Trump’s tariff policies

Republicans defy president – despite threats

February 12, 2026 • Jacob Mittleman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

City of Durango seeking partner for airport shuttle service

Councilors approve discretionary lodgers tax projects

January 13, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Casino and gambling

Nevada casinos, lawmakers eager to reverse change in gambling tax deductions

President Donald Trump holds his signed signature bill of tax breaks and spending cuts surrounded by members of Congress at…

January 3, 2026 • By MINI RACKER and HOWARD STUTZ — The Nevada Independent

Durango city officials

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 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Bayfield lodgers tax proposal fails

Plata County will continue collecting funds on behalf of town

November 5, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Southwest Colorado residents affected by floods eligible for housing, tax assistance

and private entities offering aid while community recovers

October 17, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Durango-area small businesses feel effects of Trump’s tariffs

Hickenlooper introduces bill that could mitigate financial stress

October 4, 2025 • Abigail Hatting — Herald Staff Writer

ColoradoSun.com

7 Colorado counties plan to ask voters to double or triple lodging taxes to pay for roads, police

Government leaders hope voters will approve initiatives to offset budget shortfalls

September 15, 2025 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

Colorado

Marijuana tax collections exceed $3 billion since recreational sales started in 2014

Marijuana grows in The Clinic’s warehouse in Denver’s Overland neighborhood on March 19, 2021. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite) Total taxes and…

August 22, 2025 • Ben Markus — Colorado Public Radio

Colorado Legislature

What do federal tax cuts on tips and overtime mean for state taxes?

Colorado’s ‘Tax Expenditure Adjustment Bill’ runs contrary to federal 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ on OT

July 18, 2025 • Molly Cruise — Colorado Public Radio

Durango

Durango voters back half-cent sales tax extension

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

April 2, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Contests

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 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango city officials

‘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 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango Transit reaches highest single-month ridership since 2014

show on-demand microtransit serving workforce as intended

October 9, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Agriculture

Gov. Polis signs special session bill to expand agricultural tax breaks in Colorado

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a second bill passed during a special session, making certain property tax exemptions permanent. The…

September 8, 2024 • Sara Wilson — Colorado Newsline

Bayfield

Proposed ‘vacancy tax’ draws mixed reactions from Durango area officials

Colorado Association of Ski Towns proposes taxing second homes and vacation rentals

September 8, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County Colorado

The race is (almost) on for La Plata County treasurer

A write-in candidate will challenge incumbent appointee Moni Grushkin

August 28, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

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 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Headlines

Colorado lawmakers again urge IRS not to tax TABOR refunds

Federal agency has twice backed off plans to tax refunds

August 20, 2024 • Chase Woodruff — Colorado Newsline

Housing and urban planning

La Plata County likely to propose 70% reallocation of lodgers tax to housing, child care

question would go to voters in November

August 12, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer