La Plata County government

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La Plata County commissioners proclaim May as Foster Care Month

‘We are always in desperate need of foster families, program supervisor says

April 28, 2026

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La Plata County to pay $5 million to settle jail death lawsuit

Litigation against jail’s medical provider pending

April 20, 2026

Local News

La Plata County adopts new wildfire resiliency code

State-mandated regulations aim to reduce fire risk; some worry rules will increase construction costs

March 24, 2026

Local News

How is La Plata County putting 1A tax dollars to work?

Roughly $10 million in additional revenue has gone toward deficit, public safety, and road and bridge

March 17, 2026

Local News

La Plata County’s interim manager appointed to permanent position

Legarza, former director of emergency management, is expected to start Feb. 21

February 7, 2026

Local News

La Plata County appoints new veterans service officer

Commissioners formally approved Erick Burgos

January 15, 2026

Local News

Finalists again named for La Plata County manager job

Legarza is serving in interim role; Drew Sanders is Cortez city manager

January 12, 2026

Local News

New year brings higher taxes, at least in La Plata County

1% sales tax hike went into effect Jan. 1

January 2, 2026

Local News

La Plata County clerk plans to seek fifth term in 2026

Tiffany Lee cites election integrity, experience in reelection bid

December 15, 2025

Local News

Humane society to dissolve animal protection services after La Plata County ends contract

approval still needed; Sheriff’s Office would assume duties beginning Jan. 1

November 15, 2025

Local News

Interim La Plata County manager officially appointed

Legarza, director of emergency management, to start Friday

November 13, 2025

Local News

La Plata County downsizing vehicle fleet amid budget shortfall

Sheriff’s Office lists $170,000 transport truck; other automobiles may join it

November 4, 2025

The Durango Herald

La Plata County voters receive crash course in this year’s ballot measures

of Women Voters hosts discussion, information session

November 1, 2025

Local News

La Plata County commissioners name finalist interim manager

Legarza, director of emergency management, is likely to serve in position for at least three months

October 29, 2025

Local News

As government shutdown drags on, La Plata County’s most vulnerable at risk

benefits will stop Nov. 1; WIC continues until Dec. 1

October 23, 2025

Local News

La Plata County preps for economic slowdown, long-term deficits in 2026 draft budget

no structural solution on horizon, cuts across all sectors expected to reduce critical services

September 20, 2025

Local News

La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church resigns

Vacancy committee to meet July 1 to appoint replacement

June 23, 2025

Local News

Colorado Supreme Court says Durango railroad must follow county land-use codes

D&SNG began using Rockwood station as main arrival, departure point

June 2, 2025

Local News

Interim La Plata County manager named as search begins

Hall will take over for outgoing Chuck Stevens

May 6, 2025

Local News

Outgoing La Plata County planning commissioners reflect on ‘an amazing human process’

Malandra and Charly Minkler have left the regulatory body after nine years of service

February 24, 2025

Local News

Durango to charge La Plata County more for 911 dispatch, as conflict escalates

wants to offset municipal code enforcement costs

February 14, 2025

Local News

La Plata County looking to sell Durango’s Old Main Post Office

price for centrally located building is $5 million

February 6, 2025

Local News

La Plata County needs a surveyor, again

Applications accepted through Jan. 13

January 3, 2025

Local News

Matt Salka reelected La Plata County commissioner

Incumbent led his Republican opponent Paul Black by 12 percentage points

November 6, 2024