Archuleta County

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Seven members named to new La Plata County health board

selected come from a range of backgrounds

January 24, 2023

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Anthony Baca, hoping to reduce recidivism, sworn in as district court judge

Durango man says he’s always been interested in human rights issues

January 18, 2023

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Input on public health priorities requested as counties prepare for new departments

Residents asked about importance of public and environmental health concerns

January 16, 2023

Southwest Life

Bear cubs on the loose

Colorado Parks and Wildlife released two successfully rehabilitated black bear cubs after their mother was killed

December 15, 2022

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La Plata, Archuleta counties agree to dissolve San Juan Basin Public Health

Pandemic response exposed ‘philosophical differences’ between the counties, prompting them to go separate ways

November 15, 2022

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Region 9 seeks $60 million for ‘middle mile’ fiber-optic line in Southwest Colorado

Attorney General Phil Weiser says regional effort and strict oversight needed to land federal funds

October 20, 2022

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Former Archuleta County employee files class action lawsuit

Plaintiff seeks compensation for wrongful termination and harassment in the workplace

September 28, 2022

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$12 million wildlife crossing completed on U.S. Highway 160

Massive overpass expected to reduce animal-vehicle collisions by 85%

July 29, 2022

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San Juan Forest approves land swap with billionaire landowner in Archuleta County

Controversial deal was opposed by environmental groups and triggered Freedom of Information Act lawsuit

July 20, 2022

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Heat dome set to scorch Southwest Colorado

and dry weather will replace rains this weekend

July 8, 2022

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June rains top monthly normals in Southwest Colorado

Moisture improves fire and rafting conditions, could signal early start to monsoon

June 24, 2022

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Longtime prosecutor resigns to pursue private practice

Ottman has been practicing law for 21 years, including 13 with the 6th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Durango

June 18, 2022

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Smoke, dust darken Durango skies

burning in Arizona linked to Monday’s haze in Southwest Colorado

June 14, 2022

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La Plata County briefed on logistics of ending San Juan Basin Public Health

Commissioners stress they are in a ‘due diligence’ stage

May 30, 2022

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Firefighters battle 600-acre wildfire north of Pagosa Springs

subdivision evacuated as Plumtaw Fire rips through Forest Service lands

May 18, 2022

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Wastewater testing shows COVID-19 on the rise in Durango

Concentrations of the virus have increased 279% in the last 16 days

May 12, 2022

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Lower rates of chronic wasting disease found in Southwest Colorado

Environmental factors, geography could play a role in limiting the neurological illness

May 10, 2022

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New HGTV series follows Pagosa Springs’ Root Design Co.

and Cristi Dozier remodel properties throughout Southwest Colorado while making the region home

May 3, 2022

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La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband

COVID-19 money will support the development of fiber along Colorado Highway 151 to Ignacio

May 2, 2022

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La Plata Electric Association settles with Tri-State in effort to buy-down its contract

approved, local electric co-op will reduce its carbon footprint and save money

April 29, 2022

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San Juan Basin Public Health moves toward a breakup

Plata, Archuleta counties don’t see eye-to-eye on delivery of services

April 29, 2022

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Liane Jollon selected as Gates Family Foundation Harvard Fellow

executive director of San Juan Basin Public Health will spend three weeks at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government

April 16, 2022

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What road construction projects can drivers expect this spring in Southwest Colorado?

del Rio work resumes this week; other highway improvements also planned

April 6, 2022

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As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado

and warm weather projected this summer

March 28, 2022