Budgets and budgeting - The Durango Herald

La Plata County’s 2026 budget avoids deep cuts after sales tax approval

Public Works to see a boost; some employee benefits scaled back

DATE: Dec 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

City projects modest revenue growth, but challenges remain

DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senate approves bill to end shutdown, sending it to the House

41-day disruption could last a few more days as members of House return to Washington to vote

DATE: Nov 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

La Plata County downsizing vehicle fleet amid budget shortfall

Sheriff’s Office lists $170,000 transport truck; other automobiles may join it

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Public Works proposes water, sewer rate hikes

Infrastructure funds teetering above red line

DATE: Oct 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

What does a federal government shutdown mean for La Plata County?

Essential services to continue, but safety net programs at risk if freeze persists

DATE: Sep 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

When the federal government could shut down and what would it mean for Colorado

Impacts could be large and small, and vary on how long it lasts

DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County preps for economic slowdown, long-term deficits in 2026 draft budget

With no structural solution on horizon, cuts across all sectors expected to reduce critical services

DATE: Sep 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. House passes sweeping budget bill

Republican megabill will be on Trump’s desk July 4

DATE: Jul 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Funding cuts land at Fort Lewis College

Greetings, stargazers. Federal grant cutting is finally hitting close to home. These grants have supported Fort Lewis College student activities for at least all of this century. Unfortunate...

DATE: May 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

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

U.S. Rep. Hurd backs budget resolution, which could lead to cuts in Medicaid funding

House resolution competes with Senate version, signaling Republican disunity

DATE: Feb 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday