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Shakeup at water district brings in new face to deal with old problems

Shakeup at water district brings in new face to deal with old problems

Novak Huff, local attorney, joins the Southwestern Water Conservation District board

February 8, 2021

Elected officials oppose Rep. Boebert’s actions during U.S. Capitol riot

Elected officials oppose Rep. Boebert’s actions during U.S. Capitol riot

to U.S. House of Representatives calls for investigation, disciplinary action

January 13, 2021

Outgoing La Plata County commissioners reflect on past eight years

Outgoing La Plata County commissioners reflect on past eight years

Wildfires, mine spill, pandemic – leaders navigated several crises in office

January 11, 2021

2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

COVID-19 ushers in era of social distancing, takeout food and face masks

December 30, 2020

Driven by Front Range, new oil and gas rules will impact La Plata County

Driven by Front Range, new oil and gas rules will impact La Plata County

regulations protect environment, health, supporters say

December 18, 2020

BP reports uptick of spills in La Plata County

BP reports uptick of spills in La Plata County

oil and gas company documents nearly 20 spills this year

November 11, 2020

Purple Cliffs homeless camp to remain open, for now

Purple Cliffs homeless camp to remain open, for now

Plata County commissioners blast city of Durango for lack of leadership

September 29, 2020

County may shut down Purple Cliffs camp for homeless residents

County may shut down Purple Cliffs camp for homeless residents

Commissioners: Site presents too many challenges to be long-term solution

September 9, 2020

County commissioner candidates hold ‘historic’ drive-up canvassing event

County commissioner candidates hold ‘historic’ drive-up canvassing event

Independent candidates partnered to try to earn spots on ballot

Four years in the making, La Plata County releases draft land-use code

Four years in the making, La Plata County releases draft land-use code

officials target September adoption

LWCF, abandoned mine cleanup could be part of next COVID-19 stimulus bill

LWCF, abandoned mine cleanup could be part of next COVID-19 stimulus bill

Leaders in La Plata, San Miguel counties call for healthier communities, job creation

Nearly 40 manufactured homes proposed east of Durango

Nearly 40 manufactured homes proposed east of Durango

Concerns raised over water availability, traffic impacts

Colorado fire chiefs call for six-month ban on open fires

Colorado fire chiefs call for six-month ban on open fires

Measure would include campfires, ag burns

La Plata County reaches 18 COVID-19 cases, officials urge residents to stay at home

La Plata County reaches 18 COVID-19 cases, officials urge residents to stay at home

“Act like you already have it,” officials advise

La Plata County asks: Should new development pay its own way?

La Plata County asks: Should new development pay its own way?

Commissioners consider new fee to maintain roads

December 18, 2019

La Plata County commission candidates file first expense report

La Plata County commission candidates file first expense report

Porter-Norton out-raises, outspends other contestants in race for commission

November 4, 2019

La Plata County, tribe sign new agreement on oil, gas issues

La Plata County, tribe sign new agreement on oil, gas issues

address impacts to roads, bridges

September 11, 2019

Community garden in Durango moves into private hands

Community garden in Durango moves into private hands

Lieb exercises option to buy after leasing parcel for 10 years

September 10, 2019

Scope of county land-use code revision is re-imagined

Scope of county land-use code revision is re-imagined

Commissioners propose changes to existing system versus entire rewrite

September 4, 2019

Overhaul of La Plata County land-use code up for discussion

Overhaul of La Plata County land-use code up for discussion

Wednesday meeting to address zoning, rewrite of rules

August 30, 2019

Future of transfer stations in Bayfield and Marvel in question

Future of transfer stations in Bayfield and Marvel in question

Plata County may re-evaluate role in funding trash sites

August 21, 2019

La Plata County won’t pursue tax increase in 2019 election

La Plata County won’t pursue tax increase in 2019 election

to educate community could prompt ballot item in 2020

When will Forest Service name cause of 416 Fire?

When will Forest Service name cause of 416 Fire?

intense community speculation, agency declines comment

Partisan bills compete to reform hard-rock mining laws

Partisan bills compete to reform hard-rock mining laws

Democrats and Republicans propose different solutions