Local News La Plata County formally adopts ordinance to stop ‘Jake Brakes’ signs informing drivers of law to be placed where appropriate January 26, 2021
Local News 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
Local News La Plata County waives all liquor license fees for a year aims to help ailing businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic January 12, 2021
Local News La Plata County moves to require engine brake mufflers ordinance would allow enforcement of state law January 12, 2021
Local News Outgoing La Plata County commissioners reflect on past eight years Wildfires, mine spill, pandemic – leaders navigated several crises in office January 11, 2021
Local News Elected officials grill Mercy over lack of transparency about COVID-19 pandemic Leaders take issue with lack of data, saying it sows distrust within community December 18, 2020
Local News Lawsuit seeks to close GCC Energy’s King II coal mine Conservation groups say more thorough water study will show excavation unsafe December 16, 2020
Local News New marijuana dispensary coming to Colorado-New Mexico line people concerned business is targeting out-of-state residents December 15, 2020
Local News Is La Plata County reliably blue? Question remains: Are wins for Democrats sustainable in long term? December 6, 2020
Local News Rogue neighborhood’s Wild West days may be numbered Durango Estates subdivision has posed a number of complications over the years November 27, 2020
Local News La Plata Canyon closed to passenger vehicles in winter says people keep getting stuck in snow November 25, 2020
Local News La Plata County adopts 2021 budget, with infrastructure spending Commissioners say projects will provide economic jolt November 24, 2020
Local News Marsha Porter-Norton wins seat for La Plata County commissioner Democratic candidate beats challenger Jack Turner by 166 votes November 13, 2020
Local News Durango’s only community garden enters private ownership Property owner plans to sell a chunk of land, keep remainder as is November 10, 2020
Local News Marsha Porter-Norton increases lead for La Plata County commissioner seat says race remains too close to call November 9, 2020
Local News What’s next in La Plata County commissioner race that is too close to call? 126 votes separate Jack Turner, Marsha Porter-Norton November 4, 2020
Local News Marsha Porter-Norton, Jack Turner race too close to call will be decided after ‘curing process,’ county clerk says November 4, 2020
Local News Matt Salka takes race for La Plata County’s District 3 candidates touted ability to represent rural residents November 4, 2020
Local News Public health officials urge caution as COVID-19 cases trend upward ‘The virus is roaring back all over the country’ October 30, 2020
Local News Tens of thousands spent on race for La Plata County commissioner Candidates say pandemic affects how they spend campaign money October 15, 2020
Local News Business, jobs and housing top priorities in La Plata County District 2 commission race Candidates tout ability to work with residents across political spectrum October 11, 2020
Local News Rancher, former Bayfield mayor vie for La Plata County commissioner Candidates tout business-friendly guidelines to boost economic development October 11, 2020
Local News La Plata County commissioner candidates talk economic growth, affordable housing at forum Emphasis placed on making it easy for businesses to start, grow October 7, 2020