taxation and budget

City of Durango seeking partner for airport shuttle service

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

New year brings higher taxes, at least in La Plata County

La Plata County government

New year brings higher taxes, at least in La Plata County

1% sales tax hike went into effect Jan. 1

January 2, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County’s 2026 budget avoids deep cuts after sales tax approval

Budgets and budgeting

La Plata County’s 2026 budget avoids deep cuts after sales tax approval

Public Works to see a boost; some employee benefits scaled back

December 9, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

New Enterprise Zone business tax credit boundaries will go into effect in 2026

Business (general)

New Enterprise Zone business tax credit boundaries will go into effect in 2026

Some Southwest Colorado businesses may be eligible for incentives

November 6, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Layoffs begin amid La Plata County budget shortfall

La Plata County Colorado

Layoffs begin amid La Plata County budget shortfall

Seven employees cut as departments reorganize

October 26, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

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

La Plata County Colorado

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 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County preps for economic slowdown, long-term deficits in 2026 draft budget

Budgets and budgeting

La Plata County preps for economic slowdown, long-term deficits in 2026 draft budget

With no structural solution on horizon, cuts across all sectors expected to reduce critical services

September 20, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer