Public finance

Education

Colorado House passes bill to send K-12 funding initiative to November ballot

currently limits school funding

May 18, 2026

Local News

Program could reduce or eliminate residents’ recycling fees in Durango and across Colorado

places responsibility for packaging materials on producers

April 22, 2026

Energy

Durango offers sustainability, EV charging grants up to $10,000

funding supports resiliency projects, workplace electric vehicle infrastructure

March 26, 2026

Durango on track to meet state’s Prop 123 housing requirements

Housing budget risks deficit in 2028 without new funding source

February 9, 2026

City of Durango seeking partner for airport shuttle service

Councilors approve discretionary lodgers tax projects

January 13, 2026

Can Durango build a city hall and police station by October 2028? A firm says yes

Initial designs and cost estimates expected in February or March

December 4, 2025

Durango faces funding gaps for housing, transit and infrastructure in 2026

projects modest revenue growth, but challenges remain

December 4, 2025

La Plata County Humane Society requests additional funding from city of Durango

of services cost about $700,000 annually

October 24, 2025

80 residents purchase new rides through Durango’s spring e-bike rebate program

Vouchers provided to lower income earners to promote cheaper, cleaner, alternative transportation

June 25, 2024

Durango moving ahead with plans to electrify city fleet

Transportation department plans to purchase first electrified trolley this year

April 20, 2024

San Juan National Forest inches forward on maintenance projects

American Outdoors Act money will help improve roads, trails and recreation sites

June 8, 2022

Durango to hire new auditing firm to help resolve budget problems

reported misappropriated funds, financial irregularities late last year

January 14, 2020

Durango city officials

Durango suspends, investigates municipal employee

suggests public money was misappropriated

October 17, 2019

State treasurer discusses PERA, unclaimed property

Young says retirement investments vetted for climate threat risks

June 15, 2019

Local News

Ellen Black takes over as Montezuma County treasurer

taxes online will soon be possible

January 19, 2019

City of Cortez projects budget surplus

City leaders will hold public a hearing next week before formally adopting the proposed $26.6 million budget for fiscal year…

March 6, 2017

Local News

Hospital project wins $2M grant

Proceeds come from energy, minerals production

December 31, 2015

Education

Fort Lewis College sees dramatic increase in applicants

College’s trustees discuss investing, potential cuts

December 9, 2015

Local News

Start with kids, and start early

Advocates push for funding for early childhood services

April 30, 2015

Local News

Grant for M-CHS stadium is denied

‘Back to the drawing board,’ Carter says

January 15, 2015

DS - News

Colorado 145 project resumes

road superintendent dreams of more state funding

July 29, 2014

Local News

Colorado 145 project resumes

road superintendent dreams of more state funding

July 28, 2014

Judge denies records request

wanted sheriff’s report

June 23, 2014

Local News

Board refines pot rules Mancos may permit retail sales in mid-July

The town’s moratorium on recreational marijuana will expire June 30, and depending on public’s response, the town may have all…

June 9, 2014