La Plata County Commissioners

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Changes proposed for draft barking dog ordinance in La Plata County

Officials will continue reworking draft

June 21, 2016

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La Plata County commissioners OK King II coal mine permit

Residents unhappy with truck travel conditions

June 1, 2016

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County postpones decision on King II coal mine permit

Day-long meeting includes public comment but no vote

May 31, 2016

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La Plata County to consider comments on Superfund

also set to begin sampling water in early June

May 25, 2016

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County objects to BLM’s changes to planning process

Commissioners do not support shortened public comment period

May 24, 2016

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Public comment on Lake Nighthorse ends May 25

will weigh in on recreational use

May 21, 2016

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La Plata County officials tour King II coal mine site ahead of permit vote

Commissioners will vote May 31 on Class II permit for King II

May 18, 2016

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EPA gives La Plata County a check for another $63,000

pay for ‘direct expenses’

May 16, 2016

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Colo. House, La Plata County candidates take on housing concerns

Affordable homes key issue at Home Builders forum

May 12, 2016

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Home builders group to host candidates

County, state candidates to take industry questions

May 11, 2016

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Superfund management team lays out plans for 2016

Mining-related sites along Mineral Creek, Cement Creek and the Upper Animas River are to be included in the Bonita Peak…

April 28, 2016

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EPA: La Plata County won’t get full reimbursement for Gold King

Commissioners say agency reversed rules of agreement

April 27, 2016

Business

La Plata County rich in sites to develop new commercial space

Consultants: Build on existing strengths when developing new nodes of commerce

April 26, 2016

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County mulls limits on temporary permits

Railroad’s summer events revives conversation on temporary use

April 25, 2016

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Environmental assessment of airport expansion presented

include 1,500 parking spaces

April 20, 2016

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Listen up dog owners, La Plata County drafts barking ordinance

Cliff Vancura/Durango Herald County staff has produced a preliminary draft of the county’s first ordinance on nuisance barking, a topic…

April 15, 2016

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La Plata County warns Studs Lumber to come into compliance

Durango lumber company lacks commercial permit

April 12, 2016

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Planning commission to vote on King II permit

Agreement would require road improvements, limit truck traffic

April 11, 2016

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La Plata County scrutinizes Southern Ute shale exploration plans

Proposal would more than 1,500 wells

March 30, 2016

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La Plata County Commission objects to process for BLM oil and gas lease sale

Lachelt, Westendorff concerned about infrastructure impacts, jurisdictional confusion

March 29, 2016

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Lyle McKnight announces bid for La Plata County commissioner

Candidate aims to curtail spending and oppose tax hikes

March 25, 2016

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Oil and gas leases in HD Mountains could create headaches, county leaders say

not required to notify property owners about development plans

March 23, 2016

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County Republicans support commissioner candidates

Presidential politics enters local fray

March 14, 2016

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Kayla Patterson to vie for La Plata County commissioner

Westendorff’s District 3 seat challenged

March 11, 2016