taxation and budget

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November ballot comes with a price tag

state, local ballot measures pass, what will you owe?

September 28, 2016

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Durango’s utility bills set to jump

rate increases may be lower than expected

September 13, 2016

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Durango School District OKs tax increase question for election

Approval would bring in $17M for district

August 23, 2016

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Cato Institute: Colorado 11th ‘freest’ states

Libertarian think tank releases rankings

August 21, 2016

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New Twin Buttes entrance won’t be done when Animas High School starts year

Recruitment starts for parents willing to sell school tax increase

August 10, 2016

Regional News

New Mexico governor orders agency spending reductions

Martinezdu1-i-syn In a memo to state agencies under her control, the Republican governor called for preparations to reduce general-fund spending…

August 9, 2016

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Durango library staff static since recession

Advisory board advocating for more funding

August 6, 2016

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9-R school tax increase campaign receives $25,000 from donor

Committee to meet every Thursday for multi-pronged approach

August 3, 2016

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Supporters organize for 9-R tax increase ballot measure

would be used for programming, facilities, staff training

August 3, 2016

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Southern Ute sales tax exemption may pinch Ignacio’s coffers

“It’s been a gradual thing. … Not everybody asks for it,” said Amos Lee, general manager of Farmers Fresh Market.…

July 25, 2016

Regional News

New Mexico governor seeks solution on budget crunch

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez has hinted at calling a special legislative session to deal with the state’s budget crisis.Kathy…

July 25, 2016

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La Plata County to hold Tuesday 2017 budget meeting

Financial report shows growth beginning to outpace funds

July 17, 2016

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Workforce development board weighs airport ballot item

Proposed tax increase would pay for $85 million terminal and upgrades

July 13, 2016

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Durango sales taxes see second month of declines

prepares to tighten its budget

July 12, 2016

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La Plata County to ask voters for property tax hike

item for roads and bridges to be floated a second time

July 12, 2016

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Director checks out opening Durango Library on Sundays

Seven-day-a-week service would cost more than $400,000, Irwin says

July 12, 2016

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La Plata County Commissioners to vote on mill levy ballot item

Proposed tax increase to fund roads and bridges

July 4, 2016

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Sales taxes dip, lodgers taxes strong

Business Improvement District expects more growth

June 26, 2016

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What could Durangoans expect from school tax?

board discusses language, purpose, timing for proposed ballot issue

June 14, 2016

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Support begins to coalesce for Durango schools tax increase

Max: ‘Remember it’s a political campaign’

June 1, 2016

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9-R budget: Every addition requires cuts elsewhere

draft would add positions to middle schools

May 24, 2016

Regional News

In the Colorado General Assembly, debate on roads hangs in limbo

Truckers, commuters, businesses frustrated with logjam

May 9, 2016

Local News

State owes oil and gas companies millions of dollars

Lawmakers scramble to address ‘crisis’ in waning days

May 9, 2016

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Durango School District hires new finance director

Jennifer Macho-Seekins is Durango High graduate

May 1, 2016