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Lachelt recall supporters turn in 2,168 more signatures

Organizers confident effort to oust Lachelt will move forward

May 2, 2018

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La Plata County commissioners want Durango’s plan for homeless camp

Timeline for closing county site concerns Durango’s mayor

April 28, 2018

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Should Colorado counties be allowed to elect commissioners by district?

Lachelt worries it would pit officeholders against each other

April 17, 2018

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La Plata County lays out process for re-writing draft land-use codes

planners say process will involve public

April 3, 2018

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Updates to La Plata County district plans sought before land-use code changes

says both can be addressed at the same time

April 1, 2018

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Supporters of La Plata County commissioner’s recall fall 1,105 signatures shy of their mark

they will have 15 days to collect more

March 30, 2018

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office rejects managing new homeless site

and county officials disagree over ban on semi-permanent camping

March 20, 2018

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Campaign finance reports filed in Gwen Lachelt recall effort

supporters say county commissioner backed by California billionaire; Lachelt denies accusation

February 22, 2018

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Rogue campground crops up in Durango Walmart parking lot

officials say public health is a concern

February 17, 2018

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Durango City Council proposes homeless shelters instead of a camp

idea: Use churches, government buildings and other structures for temporary housing

February 15, 2018

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Petition to recall Gwen Lachelt OK’d setting off timetable to possible vote

Parkerdu1-i-syn If petitioners submit the required amount of signatures, Parker has 15 days to verify them. She said the rejection…

February 13, 2018

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Southern Ute police could cite non-Native American drivers under new traffic code

Offenders would be required to appear in tribal court

February 9, 2018

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La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt vows to fight recall effort

7,505 signatures needed by March 30 to force election

February 2, 2018

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Durango homeless camp may relocate by April

City, county focus on two sites to accommodate campers

January 26, 2018

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La Plata County land-use codes draw more than 1,000 residents

Concerns about planned updates shared with commissioners

January 16, 2018

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La Plata County Commissioner Brad Blake to seek second term

A Democrat has filed to run for the seat against the Republican

January 9, 2018

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Now hiring: Advocate to tackle homelessness

Elected officials suggest new site for homeless camp

December 8, 2017

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Clyde Church announces bid for La Plata County commissioner

seat up for grabs in 2018 election

December 5, 2017

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La Plata County Fairgrounds fees see increase for first time in 11 years

hike reflects charges in similar counties, officials say

November 28, 2017

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Law enforcement sets sights on new gun range

Deputies have been sharing space with Durango Gun Club

November 6, 2017

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‘Urinetown: The Musical’ raises questions about regulation

art to examine perils and benefits of government rulemaking

November 5, 2017

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Durango, La Plata County officials may reconvene homeless coalition

aim to give group specific charge

October 19, 2017

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La Plata County adopts updated building codes

Builders support new rules but worry about rising costs

October 11, 2017

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La Plata County’s draft budget aims to ‘live within our means’

Property tax revenue expected to decline $15 million

October 10, 2017