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Glacier Club metro district reaches agreement with La Plata County over debt

Attorney for upscale development north of Durango say there’s no need for concern

July 26, 2023

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La Plata County health board gives qualified approval for interim health director

Candidate plans to work remotely part of the time from Front Range

July 25, 2023

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La Plata County commissioners want treasurer to move up her departure date

Allison Aichele scheduled a six-week vacation before her Nov. 4 departure

July 19, 2023

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La Plata County treasurer resigns less than a year after winning reelection

Allison Aichele’s last day will be Nov. 4

July 18, 2023

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Heads up brewers, food trucks and solar builders: La Plata County adopts new fire code

Updated regulations to have minimal impact on most residents

July 11, 2023

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North Durango motel explored for transitional housing

Adventure Inn could become part of housing solution in Durango

July 4, 2023

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La Plata County to dive deeper into Glacier Club metro district’s mounting debt

Special hearing scheduled to learn more about taxing entity’s finances

June 27, 2023

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Long-awaited water dock opens in western La Plata County

‘It saves time, it saves money, it saves fuel,’ says elected official

June 27, 2023

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La Plata County commissioners approve new districts

Changes do not affect representation or voting, only candidate eligibility

June 13, 2023

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Health board members resign after La Plata County takeover

Commissioners took over hiring duties Tuesday; three board members had resigned by Thursday

May 15, 2023

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Colorado told La Plata County to clean up its landfill; now the state will pay for it

A bill awaiting governor’s signature dedicates money to remediation at sites like the one in Bayfield

May 14, 2023

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La Plata County examines if Glacier Club’s metro district can meet debt obligations

entity is late on $14 million in debt payments

May 12, 2023

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La Plata County commissioners to take over hiring of public health director

of Health to act in advisory capacity through the end of 2023

May 9, 2023

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La Plata County likely to seize control over hiring for public health district

Resolution would ‘clarify’ duties of new board, giving it ‘advisory’ powers

May 8, 2023

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La Plata County approves new gas and oil regulations

Two-year process concluded Wednesday with unanimous approval of Chapter 90

April 26, 2023

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La Plata County seeks comment on new commissioner districts

drafts include small changes to districts 1 and 3

April 19, 2023

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Third draft of La Plata County gas and oil regulations released

Language includes modest reduction in setback requirements, additional permit review

April 10, 2023

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The Hub, an alternative school, looks to recenter at new location in Durango

Program providing services to students needing more attention must leave Big Picture building

April 5, 2023

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La Plata County considers recommended changes to gas and oil regulations

Commissioners receptive to reducing 500-foot setback rule

April 4, 2023

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Two La Plata County planning commissioners named in ethics complaint

Walter and George Hepner face accusations over Jan. 12 vote on luxury RV park

March 30, 2023

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C.R. 301 conditions highlight La Plata County Road and Bridge funding challenges

Residents are unhappy about a paving delay

March 30, 2023

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Pagosa Springs physicians request reconsideration of health department dissolution

Plata County commissioners plan to stay the course

March 28, 2023

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After much deliberation, La Plata County Planning makes recommendations on gas and oil regulations

Commissioners vote to recommend draft code with modifications

March 24, 2023

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La Plata County to repave County Road 501, delay work on Country Road 301

Freeze-thaw cycle has done significant damage to asphalt

March 15, 2023