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La Plata County government

La Plata County to launch search for new manager in 2019

La Plata County to launch search for new manager in 2019

will have to deal with declining oil, gas revenues

December 4, 2018

It’s official: Election results finalized 20 days after two close contests

It’s official: Election results finalized 20 days after two close contests

Commissioner Brad Blake, Pine River Library will not request recount

November 26, 2018

Los Pinos Fire employees call for removal of board members

Los Pinos Fire employees call for removal of board members

chief’s ouster sparks outrage among firefighters

November 23, 2018

La Plata County commissioner race decided by 23 votes

La Plata County commissioner race decided by 23 votes

marks first time a single party has held all board seats since 1940s

November 15, 2018

Aichele wins treasurer’s race; commissioner’s race still too close to call

Aichele wins treasurer’s race; commissioner’s race still too close to call

results to be released Thursday; recount likely in Blake, Church contest

November 13, 2018

Commissioners approve new gravel pit near Bondad

Commissioners approve new gravel pit near Bondad

Operation expected to create six jobs, 335,000 tons of material a year

November 13, 2018

Unlicensed waste company ordered to stop in La Plata County

Unlicensed waste company ordered to stop in La Plata County

Durango Trash started operating without any permits

November 12, 2018

Races for La Plata County treasurer, commissioner remain undecided

Races for La Plata County treasurer, commissioner remain undecided

than 500 ballots are left to count; recount also a possibility

November 7, 2018

La Plata County Republicans to host watch party in Durango

La Plata County Republicans to host watch party in Durango

will meet at Rusty Shovel Saloon in Durango

November 5, 2018

5 things you should know before Election Day

5 things you should know before Election Day

registered to vote? No problem. Voters have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to cast ballots

November 5, 2018

Sheriff candidate raised and spent more than others in three county races

Sheriff candidate raised and spent more than others in three county races

amassed nearly $42,000 in contributions

November 2, 2018

La Plata County hopes to kick-start Durango Mesa Park funding

La Plata County hopes to kick-start Durango Mesa Park funding

Project aims to bring new fairgrounds, event center and recreational amenities

October 26, 2018

La Plata County budget for 2019 ‘isn’t pretty’

La Plata County budget for 2019 ‘isn’t pretty’

two residents show up to comment on financial road map

October 23, 2018

Treasurer candidate Colton Black says bankruptcy a personal matter

Treasurer candidate Colton Black says bankruptcy a personal matter

Opponents say financial filing raises concern for managing public funds

October 18, 2018

Spending ramps up in latest campaign finance disclosures

Spending ramps up in latest campaign finance disclosures

reporting deadline Nov. 2

October 16, 2018

In La Plata County treasurer’s race, candidates spar over how office is run

In La Plata County treasurer’s race, candidates spar over how office is run

Incumbent Allison Aichele challenged by local banker Colton Black

October 12, 2018

La Plata County plans for another year of low revenues in 2019

La Plata County plans for another year of low revenues in 2019

bump in property taxes is expected to be short-lived

October 10, 2018

Delinquent property tax list published in print editions of Herald

Delinquent property tax list published in print editions of Herald

Outstanding debt at $509,443 as of this week

October 9, 2018

Winner of commissioner race will face shrinking budget, tough land-use issues

Winner of commissioner race will face shrinking budget, tough land-use issues

Candidates align on issues, with some different approaches

October 9, 2018

La Plata County approves $5.4 million for new government building

La Plata County approves $5.4 million for new government building

was set aside years ago to pay for capital-improvement projects

October 2, 2018

La Plata County Clerk’s Office aces emergency training

La Plata County Clerk’s Office aces emergency training

earlier this month drew nearly all Colorado counties

September 30, 2018

Railroad ridership down about 27% after fire, debris flows

Railroad ridership down about 27% after fire, debris flows

officials, business owners discuss state of community

August 23, 2018

High-density development in Animas Valley denied

High-density development in Animas Valley denied

many concerns to warrant rezoning for development, county says

August 21, 2018

Why do some rural residents oppose zoning?

Why do some rural residents oppose zoning?

Plata County wants to improve land-use approval process, while providing standards

August 18, 2018