taxation and budget

Local News

La Plata County commissioners officially neutral on Prop. HH, unofficially concerned

regional leaders voice conflicted feelings and serious concerns

October 15, 2023

Local News

The road and bridge conundrum

does La Plata County work around a Road and Bridge Dept. funding deficit?

October 13, 2023

Local News

What would Prop. HH do, and what impact would it have in Southwest Colorado?

Property tax relief? Education funding? Cash-grab for your TABOR refund?

October 8, 2023

Local News

La Plata County unveils $174 million 2024 budget

20% spending increase includes 10 new positions and a public health department

October 6, 2023

Regional News

Prop. HH could change the future of TABOR and school funding

Gov. Jared Polis has downplayed idea that the measure will grow government funding for schools

July 14, 2023

Local News

Durango City Council reaches compromise on where to send unspent lodgers tax dollars

Tourism group receives majority of funds with leftovers earmarked for EV chargers

July 7, 2023

Local News

Colorado lawmakers argue for, against property tax relief bill in dual town halls

Democrats say Prop HH would save taxpayers billions, Republicans contend it will increase government spending

June 29, 2023

Regional News

Colorado taxpayers will get even larger refund checks next year than predicted

surplus is now estimated at more than $3 billion

June 23, 2023

Local News

Durango city councilors split on how to allocate tourism dollars

$361,000 is leftover from 2022 lodgers tax revenues

June 21, 2023

Local News

How should unused lodgers tax dollars be spent on Durango tourism efforts?

departments and Visit Durango request funding for EV chargers, transportation signage and destination management

June 8, 2023

Local News

La Plata County residents are raising a ruckus over property valuations

are 40%, 60% or even 100% higher than in 2021

June 5, 2023

Local News

Increase in property values doesn’t mean a windfall for taxing entities, says county

agencies say inflation and state laws take a bite out of net revenues

June 5, 2023

Regional News

Colorado Democrats move to issue $2 billion in flat-rate taxpayer refund checks

filers would get $650 under the proposed change, while joint filers would get $1,300

May 8, 2023

Regional News

Proposal would prevent Coloradans’ property taxes from rising too quickly

plan fails, the average homeowner would experience a property tax increase of 40%

May 2, 2023

Regional News

Colorado plans to send taxpayers $2 billion in refunds this year

Democrats plan to rely on a system they’ve blasted in the past as being inequitable

May 1, 2023

Local News

Tourism marketing to retain largest slice of lodgers tax funds

Durango City Council considered asking voters to reallocate money to housing, child care

January 25, 2023

Regional News

Results too close to call for Prop. 123, a ballot measure to fund affordable housing

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo <br><br>The Durango City Council continues to grapple with ways to encourage affordable housing. The Lumien,…

November 8, 2022

Local News

Survey: 71% of respondents support mill levy to fund Durango Public Library

Additional money could be used for more staff, expanded services and longer operating hours

October 13, 2022

Regional News

Coloradans might get a TABOR refund in spring

will depend on income levels

September 23, 2022

Local News

Durango man files lawsuit against city after being denied financial records

Simpson sought documents in connection with lodgers tax collections

September 10, 2022

Local News

Durango City Council approves more money for arts and culture projects

19 artists and creatives benefit from lodgers tax appropriations in first round

August 18, 2022

Local News

Durango to ask voters for permission to keep excess lodgers tax revenue

wants to use about $1.1 million for housing, parking and the arts

August 17, 2022

Regional News

Polis’ name isn’t on TABOR refund checks, but it will be on a letter accompanying them

$750 and $1,500 payments come from tax revenues collected in excess of spending caps

August 4, 2022

Local News

Housing and parking considered for excess Durango lodgers tax revenue

seeks additional input about how funds should be spent

August 4, 2022