September 12, 2018 08:43AM
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Very good point, the problem is the D&S is privately owned, in sure if the states wanted to they could pass a sort of tempoary tax break or something similar if the D&S was in a really tricky situation financially. The D&S is one of the main draws to the southwestern region of the state and the potential state revenue from taxes lost in that region if the D&S were to close would probably be a good blow to the state. I personally doubt the D&S will @#$%& down, even if they go near broke. The main source of economy in the southwest part of the state (tourist spending either at Retail, Resturants, and Mom n' Pop stores and more) Can be directly tied to the main reason why people come to Durango in the fist place. (The D&SNGRR)
I'm not saying that the D&S is the only reason at all people come to Durango, there are a good number of ski resorts open in the winter when the D&S is least active. It is one of the largest attractions in town or in the surrounding region, and I assume the State of Colorado makes quite a pretty penny taxing the railroad.
If Old Al' managed to craft what you see today from a deferred maintaince branch of the D&RGW, I don't think he will give in to the loss of his pride and legacy so easily just because of a lawsuit on shaky legal ground.
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