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County wants water, alternative routes considered in proposed mine expansion

comment period ends Feb. 5

January 31, 2017

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La Plata County OKs letter on tribal water standards application

Southern Utes seek EPA-approved water program

January 31, 2017

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Southern Utes pursue EPA-approval for water-quality standards

wants transparency, clarity

January 30, 2017

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La Plata County approves drone policy

Emergency management purchases 3 devices

January 24, 2017

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Additional environmental study planned for Hesperus coal mine expansion

II proposal for work on 950 acres to get new environmental probe

January 19, 2017

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Four La Plata County officials take oath of office

district attorney, incumbent commissioners, surveyor sworn in

January 11, 2017

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Short-term fixes possible at Durango-La Plata County Airport

County, city officials search for funds after voter snub

January 10, 2017

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First results of county vacation rental audit expected in January

Consultant identifies 51 new rental units

December 27, 2016

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Less state grant money expected for local projects in 2017

$10 million to $12 million projected for upcoming grant cycles

December 24, 2016

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La Plata County discusses Hermosa Meadows Road acquisition

Officials favor $800,000 reconstruction option

December 21, 2016

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Washington approves boundaries for a gas well leasing plan for Montezuma, La Plata counties

dramatically reduced after public comment

December 19, 2016

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Commissioner Gwen Lachelt to hold office hours at fairgrounds

Lacheltdu1-i-syn “I am hoping that, by holding office hours at the Extension Building, constituents from around the county will take…

December 14, 2016

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La Plata County adopts barking dog, animal neglect rules

Vicious or dangerous animal must be registered annually

December 13, 2016

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La Plata County approves 2017 budget

Revenue expected to fall 14 percent

December 13, 2016

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Give feedback Tuesday on La Plata County’s proposed barking dog rules

Cliff Vancura/Durango Herald file The new rules, which are unprecedented for the county, would instate penalties for barking dogs, animal…

December 11, 2016

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La Plata County weighs office space options

Pressure builds to sell old postal building

December 7, 2016

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Incumbents retain county commission seats

Lachelt, Westendorff win

November 7, 2016

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La Plata County takes step toward Denver TV access

Plata first county to petition for market modification

October 27, 2016

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La Plata County barking dog law advances

residents complain government shouldn’t regulate

October 25, 2016

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