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Voters overwhelmingly approve La Plata County lodgers tax reallocation

More than 69% of electorate said ‘yes’ to spending revenue on workforce housing, child care

DATE: Nov 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

12 rescued from former gold mine where elevator mishap killed 1 person

Those trapped were in good spirits, given pizza after being freed

DATE: Oct 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lodgers tax reallocation makes La Plata County ballot

Voters will be asked in November to redirect 70% of annual revenue

DATE: Aug 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County likely to propose 70% reallocation of lodgers tax to housing, child care

Ballot question would go to voters in November

DATE: Aug 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton’s Hardrocker Holidays games this weekend celebrate Colorado’s mining past

Colorado mountain towns share one big industry: you. Tourism is vital to these remote, picturesque spots. But mining is what started almost all of them. For one weekend a year, the tiny comm...

DATE: Aug 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘A decent summer’ underway for Durango-Silverton tourism economy

Pandemic-era rapid growth is starting to decrease, business and travel experts say

DATE: Jul 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County takes first step toward lodgers tax reallocation

Voters may be asked to redirect money away from Visit Durango

DATE: Jun 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forensic audit to examine Visit Durango finances

Move comes as revelations surface about board chairwoman’s past fraud

DATE: Jun 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Visit Durango’s executive director resigns

Transition comes as organization falls under scrutiny by local governments

DATE: May 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County may propose slashing Visit Durango’s tax revenue

Voters could be asked whether to reallocate up to $500,000 annually

DATE: May 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A $700-per-night stargazing resort is coming to San Luis Valley

Is there enough space – and demand – to support it and similar ventures?

DATE: Apr 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Visit Durango serves up second annual Durango Restaurant Week

Event continues through April 21

DATE: Apr 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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