taxation and budget

Local News

Dolores County proposes two tax questions for November ballot

tax would offset oil and gas revenues; lodgers tax would go to tourism and support housing and child care

July 28, 2022

Regional News

Rising inflation is on a collision course with Colorado’s TABOR cap

A lag in economic indicators means fast-rising numbers aren’t reflected in calculations

July 28, 2022

Local News

Should excess lodgers tax go to residents or be saved for future use?

Utility bill credit identified by city staff as most practical option for distributing funds

July 20, 2022

Local News

Photos: New asphalt coming to Ninth Street

Western Milling grinds up asphalt Thursday on Ninth Street between Main Avenue and East Second Avenue before a new layer…

July 15, 2022

Regional News

Colorado taxpayers could see $750 refund checks this summer, new forecast estimates

Amounts are nearly double what state officials predicted in April

June 21, 2022

Regional News

5 ways the Colorado Legislature just affected your wallet – in a good way

property taxes won’t rise as much as they were supposed to and Coloradans will temporarily avoid a $2 increase in…

May 19, 2022

Local News

Town of Ignacio is collecting more sales tax, but failing to cover sewer costs

to consider raising fees at a meeting next month

November 16, 2021

Local News

Durango business leaders back lodgers tax support committee

paid for ads, yard signs and legal counsel

April 3, 2021

Local News

Will Durangoans pass a lodgers tax increase?

pros and cons of seeking more revenue from hotel stays

March 24, 2021

Local News

City Council candidates take stances on lodgers tax, climate change in forum

contenders meet in final group event

March 23, 2021

Local News

Durango groups call lodgers tax a ‘landmark effort’

Behind-the-scenes collaboration gets measure on the ballot

March 21, 2021

Local News

La Plata County receives more than $3 million in COVID-19 reimbursements

goes to public health, small businesses, other pandemic-related costs

March 15, 2021

Local News

Durango School District to get more than $114 million in bond issuance

Critic: Use of premiums will increase bill to taxpayers

March 3, 2021

Local News

Durango Transit contemplates funding as shortfall looms

Service is a ‘lifeline’ for some residents

February 17, 2021

Local News

Budget hawk questions Durango School District 9-R bond issuance

District should be up front with techniques that will raise more than $90 million, resident says

December 15, 2020

Local News

Durango invests in new diversity-focused efforts for 2021

identifies translation services, affirmative action and ADA upgrades as priorities

December 8, 2020

Local News

Despite budget concerns, Durango plans to move forward with projects in 2021

hopes to make progress on trails, bridges and pickleball courts

December 4, 2020

Local News

Should Durango increase lodgers tax to support winter economy?

Council considers 3% hike for April ballot

October 28, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., increases gross receipts tax to ease financial shortfall

Commission passes measure with 4-1 vote

September 26, 2020

Local News

Where will the money go if voters approve Durango School District’s bonds?

board hears priorities for $90M request

September 23, 2020

Local News

Los Pinos fire district renews effort for tax increase

ballot measure was canceled because of pandemic

August 15, 2020

Local News

Durango School District 9-R approves $56.6 million budget for 2020-21

$6 million cut to deal with lost state revenues

June 27, 2020

Local News

Durango School District gets some good budgetary news

$1.2M in extra cuts needed, not $4.2M

June 10, 2020

Local News

Colorado lawmakers move to repeal Gallagher property tax amendment

measure appears fast-tracked for passage with bipartisan support

June 3, 2020