taxation and budget - The Durango Herald

President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ and how it could affect Colorado

Next week, the U.S. House is expected to vote on a reconciliation package that extends the Trump tax cuts, adds new temporary tax breaks, increases spending on defense and border security, r...

DATE: May 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County considers asking voters to raise sales tax

A half-cent increase would raise county rate to 2.5% and generate estimated $8.9 million in 2026

DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers finalize budget proposal. Here’s what they cut

Trims would enable state to absorb rising costs of Medicaid and fully fund K-12 for another year

DATE: Mar 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Slicing up Durango’s 8.4% sales tax

As residents weigh Ballot Question 2A, here’s a breakdown of the taxes collected at checkout

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Facing cuts, La Plata County adopts slimmed down 2025 budget

Revenues expected to fall 17%, and spending will drop 25% from 2024 levels

DATE: Dec 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango scraps asking voters to renew 2005 sales tax in November

Councilors, worried about competing ballot measures, eyeing April ballot instead

DATE: Aug 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Jun 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Top Democrats, Republicans join together on 11th-hour property tax deal

Bill would permanently lower overall tax rates

DATE: May 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado owes taxpayers $34M in refunds it never sent

Lawmakers have just days left in the 2024 legislative session to correct the error

DATE: May 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gov. Polis signs $40.6 billion Colorado state budget

Funding reflects a 3.7% increase from last year, or about $1 billion more in general fund spending

DATE: Apr 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado legislative property tax plan is in 11th-hour limbo

A commission has been working to prevent spikes in annual bills

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango expects to collect nearly $3.4 million in mill levy property tax revenue in 2024

City Council certifies mill levy for new year

DATE: Jan 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.