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Proposed budget includes funding for new autopsy room

Coroner’s Office has been cramped for space

October 13, 2019

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Man caught keying neighbor’s car pays nearly $1,000

Kolter was seen on camera after a vote didn’t go his way

October 11, 2019

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In turnaround, La Plata County budget in ‘healthy position’

2020 spending includes hiring staff, remodeling building, improving roads

October 8, 2019

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La Plata County adopts 1041 Regulations

Commissioners say codes provide more local control over large projects; some residents remain skeptical

October 1, 2019

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Tiffany church included on county’s historic register

Iglesias de San Antonia in better position for grants, officials say

September 24, 2019

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Quick action saves La Plata County staffer’s life

sting causes intense allergic reaction

September 23, 2019

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Asphalt overlay begins on East Animas Road north of Durango

Traffic may be reduced to one lane

September 23, 2019

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Charly Minkler announces candidacy for La Plata County commissioner

District 3 will be a contested race in 2020 election

September 18, 2019

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La Plata County hires new finance director

Rogers has worked in public, private sectors

September 17, 2019

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What are 1041 Regulations, and why do residents oppose them?

would give La Plata County more control over large projects

September 17, 2019

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New 28-lot RV park and tavern proposed near Trimble Lane

Developer says resort will be upscale

September 16, 2019

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State ‘working around-the-clock’ to fix Human Services issue

Software problems delay benefits for county residents

September 16, 2019

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Software glitches cause heavy backlog for food, medical assistance

some instances, benefits could take two to three months to receive

September 13, 2019

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La Plata County, tribe sign new agreement on oil, gas issues

address impacts to roads, bridges

September 11, 2019

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Community garden in Durango moves into private hands

Lieb exercises option to buy after leasing parcel for 10 years

September 10, 2019

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Scope of county land-use code revision is re-imagined

Commissioners propose changes to existing system versus entire rewrite

September 4, 2019

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Overhaul of La Plata County land-use code up for discussion

Wednesday meeting to address zoning, rewrite of rules

August 30, 2019

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Man caught on video keying car after La Plata County government meeting

say resident was upset with planning commission vote

August 27, 2019

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Future of transfer stations in Bayfield and Marvel in question

Plata County may re-evaluate role in funding trash sites

August 21, 2019

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Nearly 50 properties removed from tax-exempt ag status

Assessor aims to cleanup books, maintain integrity of rate benefit

August 16, 2019

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Completion date for district land-use plans pushed back to November

attorney says legal review may mean some material is removed

August 2, 2019

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Lawyers courted briefly with county bounty

For a short time, an assistant county attorney for budget-challenged La Plata County was being offered a yearly salary of…

July 29, 2019

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Residents submit 400 signatures in support of rural library district

may be asked in November to fund sites

July 24, 2019

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La Plata County to pay $125,000 in sexual harassment lawsuit

accused staff of ignoring complaints

July 23, 2019