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Proposed 180-space RV park on Florida Mesa worries residents

Proposed 180-space RV park on Florida Mesa worries residents

Increased traffic and loss of area’s rural character among concerns

August 16, 2020

Bakers Bridge, a rite of passage for many Durango youths, becomes restricted

Bakers Bridge, a rite of passage for many Durango youths, becomes restricted

Property owners list land for sale, clamp down on access amid vandalism

August 14, 2020

10 facts about La Plata County’s new land-use code

10 facts about La Plata County’s new land-use code

in the making, updated regulations set for adoption Sept. 15

August 11, 2020

San Juan Basin Public Health at risk of disbanding; director eyes job in Oregon

San Juan Basin Public Health at risk of disbanding; director eyes job in Oregon

Mid-pandemic, Archuleta County considers withdrawing from local agency

Bayfield takes a second look at marijuana restrictions

Bayfield takes a second look at marijuana restrictions

residents want to do away with a 3-mile buffer zone for cultivation businesses

La Plata County lifts all fire restrictions

La Plata County lifts all fire restrictions

follows lead of other agencies

La Plata County seeks to recover $337,000 in attorney fees, prevail in lawsuit

La Plata County seeks to recover $337,000 in attorney fees, prevail in lawsuit

Colorado Supreme Court may hear case after years of legal wrangling

Manure dumped in middle of Durango neighborhood raises alarm

Manure dumped in middle of Durango neighborhood raises alarm

says excavation company is not operating under valid land-use permit

Independent La Plata County commission candidates make November ballot

Independent La Plata County commission candidates make November ballot

Signatures verified by clerk and recorder

Rain may help curb human-bear conflicts

Rain may help curb human-bear conflicts

quiet year, activity increases as animals prepare for hibernation

La Plata County’s new land-use code clears major hurdle

La Plata County’s new land-use code clears major hurdle

Planning Commission gives revised regulations nod of approval

Independent La Plata County commission candidates turn in signatures

Independent La Plata County commission candidates turn in signatures

Minkler, Turner must each have about 600 valid signers to appear on ballot

La Plata County denies proposed campground, event space for motorcycle rally

La Plata County denies proposed campground, event space for motorcycle rally

Commissioners praise concept, but say gathering too much of a risk

Durango Hot Springs receives OK to serve alcohol

Durango Hot Springs receives OK to serve alcohol

Co-owner says staff members will be trained to spot over-intoxication

New RV park approved south of Durango

New RV park approved south of Durango

Project will allow family’s ranching business to continue, land agent says

La Plata County releases second draft of new land-use codes

La Plata County releases second draft of new land-use codes

has until Aug. 14 to comment on regulations

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally proposes campsite, activities southwest of Durango

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally proposes campsite, activities southwest of Durango

Neighbors express concerns about motorcycle event

Planning Commission allows hot springs to stay open until 10 p.m.

Planning Commission allows hot springs to stay open until 10 p.m.

staff revises conditions of approval; panel extends hours

Hearing on La Plata County’s new land-use code draws few comments

Hearing on La Plata County’s new land-use code draws few comments

Proposed regulations set for adoption this fall

Despite pandemic, La Plata County commissioner candidates raise, spend thousands

Despite pandemic, La Plata County commissioner candidates raise, spend thousands

crowds not allowed, efforts turn to social media

La Plata County approves variance request

La Plata County approves variance request

it may not be necessary as state seeks to reopen more businesses

Independent candidates for La Plata County commissioner to hold drive-thru events

Independent candidates for La Plata County commissioner to hold drive-thru events

Minkler, Turner each need 600 signatures to qualify for ballot

La Plata County seeks variance for outdoor recreation businesses, others

La Plata County seeks variance for outdoor recreation businesses, others

officials hope to reopen rafting, gyms, churches and Durango train

How does social distancing work for homeless campers south of Durango?

How does social distancing work for homeless campers south of Durango?

of 50 or so residents living at Purple Cliffs report COVID-19 symptoms