La Plata County Commissioners

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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

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Unaffiliated candidates submit petitions for La Plata County ballot

Turner, Tiffany Lee and Erin Hutchins look to secure their places in November races

July 15, 2022

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Sheriff’s Office: A dog attack, shots fired and assault highlight problems at Purple Cliffs

Durango Police Department helps respond to 911 call involving gunfire

July 8, 2022

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La Plata County, city of Durango discuss Sept. 30 closure of Purple Cliffs homeless camp

Government officials will work on expedited schedule to identify one or more locations for managed camps

June 30, 2022

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La Plata County doubles-down on plan to close Purple Cliffs this year

failed efforts to establish a managed camp, officials say dispersed camping can no longer continue

June 17, 2022

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La Plata County commissioners terminate managed camp contract

Limitations identified during due diligence process led to concerns about size of site

June 14, 2022

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Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160

June 11, 2022

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Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp

in unhoused community feel burned by the county, city and local advocacy groups

June 8, 2022

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La Plata County briefed on logistics of ending San Juan Basin Public Health

Commissioners stress they are in a ‘due diligence’ stage

May 30, 2022

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La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned

1 precautions effective Thursday morning

May 19, 2022

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La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds

Investments in housing, broadband and other projects total $4.68 million so far

May 14, 2022

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Homeless council says much has been done, but there’s more to do in Durango

resource center, Espero Apartments among recent success stories

May 12, 2022

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La Plata County and Durango agree to partner on new site for managed camp

governments have an end in sight for the yearslong search

May 5, 2022

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La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband

COVID-19 money will support the development of fiber along Colorado Highway 151 to Ignacio

May 2, 2022

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San Juan Basin Public Health moves toward a breakup

Plata, Archuleta counties don’t see eye-to-eye on delivery of services

April 29, 2022

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Driver shortages, funding remain roadblocks for public transportation

Plata County meets with transportation leaders to identify challenges and coordinate solutions

April 26, 2022

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La Plata County starts affordable housing fund

$1.7 million in COVID-19 relief money will be allocated to a pool for grants and loans

April 18, 2022

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La Plata County agrees to buy four properties for managed camp

Commissioners will spend $1.7 million to purchase sites next to the Durango Dog Park

April 13, 2022

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Westside Mobile Park residents: ‘Many of us for the first time feel a part of Durango’

Community members emerge from shadows to save their homes

April 11, 2022

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Durango, La Plata County officials touch on housing, infrastructure and economy during quarterly forum

leaders discuss state of the community at Eggs & Issues

April 7, 2022

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Residents’ second offer to buy Durango’s Westside Mobile Home Park is accepted

‘We all screamed, we cried, we hugged each other. Everyone was just emotional with happiness,’ resident says

April 1, 2022

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La Plata County considering purchase of various sites for managed camp

Properties could address concerns of Ella Vita and Crestview residents

March 30, 2022

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What topics should guide La Plata County in future decision-making?

Commissioners seek ideas from community about strategic priorities

March 29, 2022

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Westside Mobile Home Park residents wait for news

Elevation Community Land Trust asked for a response by Monday, but negotiations are in progress

March 29, 2022