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La Plata County government

La Plata County likely to suspend public process for road improvements

La Plata County likely to suspend public process for road improvements

2002, only three projects have been approved

January 17, 2020

A ‘soft opening’ could familiarize residents with Durango Mesa Park

A ‘soft opening’ could familiarize residents with Durango Mesa Park

Funding remains an obstacle for envisioned recreational mecca

January 10, 2020

Clerk & Recorder’s Office receives $350,000 grant for upgrades

Clerk & Recorder’s Office receives $350,000 grant for upgrades

official says technology will make it easier to access records

December 29, 2019

County looks to acquire private property for road leading to coal mine

County looks to acquire private property for road leading to coal mine

Government doesn’t expect to use eminent domain, attorney says

December 20, 2019

La Plata County asks: Should new development pay its own way?

La Plata County asks: Should new development pay its own way?

Commissioners consider new fee to maintain roads

December 18, 2019

Trash transfer stations in Bayfield and Marvel to remain open

Trash transfer stations in Bayfield and Marvel to remain open

Commissioners earlier this year took issue with cost of offering service

December 14, 2019

La Plata County’s $86.9 million budget includes raises, road projects

La Plata County’s $86.9 million budget includes raises, road projects

financial situation evens out, county reinvests in staff, services

December 10, 2019

La Plata County planning board OKs new business in Grandview

La Plata County planning board OKs new business in Grandview

Developer plans to build 9,180-square-foot retail space

December 8, 2019

Vacant land on Florida Mesa approved for up to 22 homes

Vacant land on Florida Mesa approved for up to 22 homes

Higher-density use also OK’d near Falls Creek

December 6, 2019

$County commissioner falls off roof, fractures hip and spine$

County commissioner falls off roof, fractures hip and spine

Church says injuries won’t take him away from duties

December 5, 2019

Is La Posta Road poised to be the next Bodo Industrial Park?

Is La Posta Road poised to be the next Bodo Industrial Park?

of sewer, water access has stunted growth, and solutions are costly

December 3, 2019

La Plata County, hoping to ease turnover, proposes raises for staff

La Plata County, hoping to ease turnover, proposes raises for staff

Officials say budget declines have caused wages to remain stagnant

November 22, 2019

County approves new homes near Bayfield, solar project west of Durango

County approves new homes near Bayfield, solar project west of Durango

Planning commissioners give early green light to 14 homes

November 22, 2019

‘ACT Building’ to house three La Plata County offices

‘ACT Building’ to house three La Plata County offices

$5.3 million structure will house assessor, clerk and treasurer

November 21, 2019

Walmart sues 32 Colorado counties in attempt to shrink tax bills

Walmart sues 32 Colorado counties in attempt to shrink tax bills

giant claims stores’ equipment is being overvalued

November 13, 2019

Amid national violence, La Plata County looks to increase security

Amid national violence, La Plata County looks to increase security

Officials call for 4 new guards to patrol offices, meet new court requirements

November 11, 2019

It took two years, but district plans are complete

It took two years, but district plans are complete

Documents will help guide growth in La Plata County

November 8, 2019

Some residents happy, others less so, with county district plans

Some residents happy, others less so, with county district plans

Planning Commission set to adopt updates this week and next

November 5, 2019

La Plata County commission candidates file first expense report

La Plata County commission candidates file first expense report

Porter-Norton out-raises, outspends other contestants in race for commission

November 4, 2019

Did your county road make the list for 2020 improvements?

Did your county road make the list for 2020 improvements?

projects, culvert replacement and guardrail repair being proposed

October 30, 2019

High-density developments sought in unincorporated La Plata County

High-density developments sought in unincorporated La Plata County

Developers say corridor between Durango, Bayfield ripe for growth

October 27, 2019

Temporary uranium disposal site proposed south of Durango

Temporary uranium disposal site proposed south of Durango

Residents oppose plan, citing health and environmental concerns

October 23, 2019

Jack Turner, Durango native, announces run for La Plata County commissioner

Jack Turner, Durango native, announces run for La Plata County commissioner

Unaffiliated candidate wants to bridge community divide

October 19, 2019

List of delinquent La Plata County property taxpayers published

List of delinquent La Plata County property taxpayers published

lien sale scheduled for Nov. 7

October 16, 2019