Animas Valley

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Planning commission approves bid to reinstate major land-use permitting in Animas Valley

Plata County commissioners will have final say

April 25, 2026

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Hermosa Mobile Home Village north of Durango becomes resident-owned community

‘I am ecstatic that it is finally over and done with,’ board president says

March 5, 2026

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Husband and wife team take to sky at Animas Valley Hot Air Balloon Rally

runs through Sunday, with dozens of pilots taking part

October 18, 2025

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Drought drives mosquitoes from mountains to La Plata County

fewer places to lay eggs, blood suckers are on the move

September 17, 2025

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Elkhorn Fire expands to 314 acres

Aircraft to target spot fires in Bear Creek drainage

July 28, 2025

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52 homes evacuated, more on alert from Elkhorn and Rim Road fires

Evacuees directed to Escalante Middle School shelter

July 27, 2025

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Residents at packed meeting object to Animas Valley RV park ‒ again

third public showdown, developer tried to sway more than 200 residents

May 1, 2025

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Animas Valley residents prepare to meet with RV park developer

Arizona man proposes 275-stall business; public meeting scheduled for April 29

April 8, 2025

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Proposal for Animas Valley luxury RV resort resubmitted

Durango Village Camp plans are under review again by La Plata County Community Development

March 18, 2025

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Rain, lightning make for slow start to 2024 Animas Valley Balloon Rally

night’s Balloon Glow up in the air until afternoon weather check

October 18, 2024

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First review finds Animas Valley RV park noncompliant with code

Developer has 120 days to address issues

April 8, 2024

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Durango audiologist nominated for award for work in Zambia

Chandace Jeep, who sees babies from Durango and Cortez, helped establish newborn hearing screening program in the South African country

November 21, 2023

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Watermelon hot air balloon has close scrape with Animas Valley cliffside

lands safely, but suffers cut to hand

October 24, 2023

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PHOTOS: Balloonists take flight at 2023 Animas Valley Balloon Rally

air balloons ascend into the skies during the Animas Valley Balloon Rally north of Durango on Saturday

October 21, 2023

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The long-term future of short-term rentals in SW Colorado

Durango clamped down on vacation rentals six years ago – might La Plata County do the same?

October 9, 2023

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Animas Valley RV application submitted

resort proposal shrank from 306 stalls to 277

August 30, 2023

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Building the bridge: Animas Valley students explore theme of hope for new school year

Elementary school staff members show enthusiasm for students as they return for the school year

August 23, 2023

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Trimble Lane river access would be a boon to recreation, environmental sustainability

access points would ease pressure on existing Animas River put-ins

June 2, 2023

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Water and sewer demands have Animas Valley residents concerned about proposed RV park

Attendees hear about area history and river corridor preservation at community meeting

April 29, 2023

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La Plata County finds no merit to Jack Turner’s ethics complaint

planning commissioners voted against RV park sketch plan

April 20, 2023

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Two La Plata County planning commissioners named in ethics complaint

Walter and George Hepner face accusations over Jan. 12 vote on luxury RV park

March 30, 2023

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Animas Valley residents organize to preserve ‘traditional rural’ character from developments

Residents sound off against planned 306-stall RV park

March 18, 2023

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Neighbors, Animas RV park developer clash over code

Neighbors have organized to try to halt development of a property along Trimble Lane

March 13, 2023

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Proposed Animas Valley RV park clears first hurdle

‘Village Camp’ must now continue through minor land-use permit process

January 13, 2023