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La Plata County poised to fund warming shelter

Durango City Council rejected the same request last week

November 24, 2022

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La Plata, Archuleta counties agree to dissolve San Juan Basin Public Health

Pandemic response exposed ‘philosophical differences’ between the counties, prompting them to go separate ways

November 15, 2022

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Clyde Church secures another term as La Plata County commissioner

Blake came close to victory while Jack Turner had a disappointing night

November 9, 2022

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La Plata County commissioner candidates make final push before Election Day

a three-way race involving an incumbent, former seat-holder and two-time candidate, nobody knows who will win

November 4, 2022

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La Plata County commissioners approve ARPA funding for social impact projects

$3.5 million will fund 13 projects addressing issues from food security to youths’ therapeutic intervention

November 2, 2022

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La Plata County prepares for dissolution of San Juan Basin Public Health

Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton says a vote could come within a month

October 24, 2022

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Brad Blake leads pack in latest campaign finance reports for La Plata County commissioner

Turner came in second and Clyde Church was last in most recent reporting period

October 20, 2022

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Candidate races expected to drive higher voter turnout this year in La Plata County

Hot-button issues include rising inflation, property taxes and abortion rights

October 14, 2022

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Independent candidate for county commissioner preaches common sense above process

Turner says he’s done his homework and is ready to confront local bureaucracy

October 14, 2022

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Incumbent La Plata County commissioner says familiarity with county code should give him edge

Democrat Clyde Church says affordable housing presents greatest challenge

October 14, 2022

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Republican candidate for La Plata County commissioner seeks to decrease regulations

Blake sees unfinished business from previous term

October 11, 2022

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Revision of La Plata County gas and oil land-use code underway

will continue to offer opportunities for public input through early November

October 8, 2022

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La Plata County commissioner candidates talk land use, affordable housing

Church, Brad Blake and Jack Turner are vying for one open seat

September 30, 2022

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Dozens speak out before Purple Cliffs closing in Durango

Proposal to establish temporary homeless camp at La Plata County Fairgrounds goes nowhere

September 29, 2022

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Where will homeless campers go once Purple Cliffs closes?

of Durango and La Plata County look for options less than two weeks ahead of self-imposed closing

September 20, 2022

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La Plata County candidates tackle local issues over breakfast

features discussions about affordable housing, land-use permits and four-day workweeks

September 15, 2022

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With Purple Cliffs closure imminent, no location identified yet for managed camp

Petition delivered to Durango City Council says human lives are at stake

August 31, 2022

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In largely ceremonial affair, drawing is held to select candidate positions on ballot

Church takes first spot among La Plata County commissioner candidates

August 29, 2022

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Clock tower bell to be reactivated after Labor Day

Plata County officials say company may be able to silence chime at night

August 26, 2022

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Nugget Mountain Bar near Purgatory Resort changes ownership

La Plata County establishment welcomes new faces amid permit disputes

August 19, 2022

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Demolition Derby drivers question La Plata County age requirements

behind wheel must be at least 18 for liability reasons

July 21, 2022

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Durango’s storied history with homelessness: Can we become a ‘model community’?

Imminent closing of Purple Cliffs renews a complex history of unhoused camping, community action

July 16, 2022

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Durango City Council to discuss possible homeless campsite ahead of Purple Cliffs closure

Councilors to meet in executive session Tuesday

July 16, 2022

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Unaffiliated candidate Jack Turner a wildcard in La Plata County commissioner race

independent candidate pull more votes from Democratic or Republican voters?

July 15, 2022