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La Plata County Commissioners

Women take the lead in La Plata County politics

Women take the lead in La Plata County politics

elected leaders share their take on gender and policy

August 30, 2021

La Plata County comes together for veterans as Afghanistan falls into chaos

La Plata County comes together for veterans as Afghanistan falls into chaos

‘They don’t have to go through this alone,’ says county manager and Afghan vet

August 21, 2021

Fire restrictions lifted in unincorporated La Plata County

Fire restrictions lifted in unincorporated La Plata County

Campfires, open burning and other previously restricted activities are now allowed

La Plata County governments turn to old tool to address housing ‘crisis’

La Plata County governments turn to old tool to address housing ‘crisis’

Officials reactivate regional housing authority

Jack Turner announces second bid for La Plata County commissioner

Jack Turner announces second bid for La Plata County commissioner

Candidate moved homes to run in District 1

La Plata County calls for audit of state division over ethics concern

La Plata County calls for audit of state division over ethics concern

Commissioners say lack of transparency, favoritism at play

La Plata County commission opposes effort to expand animal cruelty laws to fish, livestock

La Plata County commission opposes effort to expand animal cruelty laws to fish, livestock

Initiative seeks to extend life of ag animals, redefine some farm practices as ‘sex acts’

La Plata County adds teeth to fire restrictions ahead of summer

La Plata County adds teeth to fire restrictions ahead of summer

Changes include penalties and flexibility for implementing burn bans

Durango railroad claims historic right to use Rockwood Station, sues La Plata County

Durango railroad claims historic right to use Rockwood Station, sues La Plata County

says local government lacks jurisdiction

$15.8 million in federal relief to land in La Plata County

$15.8 million in federal relief to land in La Plata County

governments undecided about how to spend money

La Plata County approves new water service for Gem Village

La Plata County approves new water service for Gem Village

Plata Archuleta Water District could help address water quality issues

Bayfield shrinks buffer zone for marijuana grows

Bayfield shrinks buffer zone for marijuana grows

requested 3-mile radius in 2013 to prevent cultivations

Durango’s homeless camp likely to remain at Purple Cliffs

Durango’s homeless camp likely to remain at Purple Cliffs

City, county officials reach agreement to maintain site until May 2022

La Plata County denies license for marijuana dispensary

La Plata County denies license for marijuana dispensary

failed criminal, civil background review

Vacant juvenile detention center in Durango to become a community corrections center

Vacant juvenile detention center in Durango to become a community corrections center

Plata County commissioners decide to relocate halfway house

Durango, La Plata County look to new funding model for fire mitigation

Durango, La Plata County look to new funding model for fire mitigation

approach could tackle large-scale projects

Durango analysis turns up new option for homeless camp

Durango analysis turns up new option for homeless camp

eyes state land west of Bodo Industrial Park

La Plata County puts off decision about DeNier building’s future

La Plata County puts off decision about DeNier building’s future

date set for vote on April 13

Can former detention center house homeless? County officials note roadblocks

Can former detention center house homeless? County officials note roadblocks

staff members, sheriff in favor of Bodo building becoming new community corrections center

February 23, 2021

La Plata County considers possible uses for vacated juvenile detention center

La Plata County considers possible uses for vacated juvenile detention center

Commissioners expected to decide fate of building in coming weeks

February 9, 2021

Jack Turner may move districts to run again for La Plata County commissioner

Jack Turner may move districts to run again for La Plata County commissioner

Durango resident lost in 2020 to Marsha Porter-Norton

February 9, 2021

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

Durango soup kitchen cooking up plan to offer holistic services

Durango soup kitchen cooking up plan to offer holistic services

signals support for central resource navigation center

February 6, 2021

Durango renews site search for homeless community

Durango renews site search for homeless community

Officials aim to identify location by May 1 deadline

January 29, 2021

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