Time ticking on whether to ask voters for Durango lodgers tax increase Durango, Colorado Currently Tue 3% chance of precipitation 6% chance of precipitation After decades of debate, consensus seems close By Shannon Mullane Durango and Pine River Valley reporter Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 8:02 PM Updated: Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 9:12 PM The city of Durango is considering asking voters to increase the lodgers tax from 2% to at least 5% in April’s municipal election. The tax increase, paid by visitors staying at hotels, would primarily fund sustainable tourism marketing, the creative economy and transit. Durango Herald file Time ticking on whether to ask voters for Durango lodgers tax increase