Colorado is spared more budget cuts, but $1 billion in cuts looms State’s reserve is so minimal, Polis action may be needed June 19, 2020
Fort Lewis College announces layoffs, furloughs to trim budget two dozen staff positions impacted; faculty spared from cuts June 16, 2020
Are we ready to fly again? Durango airport sees uptick in passengers Traffic remains low at 14% of normal, but that’s an improvement June 10, 2020
Colorado’s bond sale to pay for state roads sees high demand The state of Colorado received an $111 million premium on a debt issuance of $500 million – a strong debt… June 8, 2020
Fort Lewis College expects to issue furloughs, layoffs Decision on extent of cuts likely to come by mid-June May 30, 2020
Durango School District 9-R presents bleak budget picture to public online allows residents to offer input about cuts May 28, 2020
Fort Lewis College president takes voluntary 20% pay cut Stritikus: ‘I felt I had to take the first step’ May 20, 2020
Budget crunch puts Colorado Democratic accomplishments at risk must consider budget cuts, but they may not be enough to balance budget April 30, 2020
Durango plans for staff furloughs, $10 million shortfall outlines cutbacks in face of coronavirus impacts April 29, 2020
Colorado looks to trim $3 billion from $30 billion budget committee to review recommendations for spending cuts this week April 28, 2020
Durango airport reports record-breaking year Passenger traffic increased to an all-time high January 19, 2020
Montezuma County passes $51.4 million budget for 2020 roads, solar power, and more law enforcement boost expenditures December 31, 2019
Bayfield Bayfield divvies up funds to new nonprofits Music students walk toward the outdoors stage at Be FRANK’s Frank n’ Stein Halloween celebration last Saturday in Bayfield.Shannon Mullane/Durango… November 7, 2019
Budgets and budgeting Secure Rural Schools funding allocations not to change Montezuma County commissioners opt to keep discretionary funds divided by district size September 12, 2019
Budgets and budgeting 48-hour bonding would pinch county budgets Colorado considering the mandate; local courts asked to submit plans July 11, 2019
Local News Fort Lewis College pleased with steady enrollment projection of confirmed students up slightly April 5, 2019
Durango School District 9-R looks at tight budget for 2019-20 Employees also share struggles with higher health premiums March 22, 2019
Local News Sattley one of four running for county commissioner Unaffiliated candidate from Dolores says balanced budget is priority August 13, 2018
Dolores school board OKs $13.4 million budget, hires dean approves John Marchino as new dean July 4, 2018
Local News Trump signs spending bill, averts shutdown President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington on Friday about the $1.3 trillion… March 23, 2018
Local News Hickenlooper signs bill to free up Old Fort Lewis funds helps maintain and improve historic site March 16, 2018
Education Top professors at Fort Lewis College protected from cuts some worry that only delays painful choices February 16, 2018
Local News Dolores School Board approves $8.5 million budget District plans ending fund balance of $3.13 million January 30, 2018