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La Plata County Planning Commission postpones vote on proposal for high-density listing

wants to reclassify nearly 50 acres as mixed-use south of Durango

April 12, 2018

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Vallecito residents debate future of ATV use

company’s effort to expand sparks discussion about economy, environment

April 12, 2018

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Animal Protection may be tapped to help curb human-bear conflicts

Plata County commissioners seek to enforce rules on the books

April 10, 2018

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County sets it straight with leaning flagpole

The La Plata County Administration Building flagpole on Thursday leans left or right depending on your point of view.Jerry McBride/Durango…

April 9, 2018

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Neighbors oppose high-density development in Animas Valley

Developer says project would provide affordable housing

March 27, 2018

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As budget shrinks, La Plata County will not fill 19 positions

Property tax revenues down 50 percent in last seven years

March 18, 2018

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What went wrong with La Plata County’s land-use plan?

an attempt to overhaul outdated regulations, a mix of forces led to outrage

February 24, 2018

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La Plata County approves 2 new marijuana growing facilities

Water, security concerns addressed, businesses say

February 20, 2018

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La Plata County adopts revised ethics policies

Changes come months after concerns raised about paid travel

February 13, 2018

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Some residents say U.N. plot is behind land-use revisions

21 skeptics pipe up at La Plata County public meetings

February 9, 2018

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Tim Walsworth, BID leader, to run for La Plata County treasurer

Director of Durango Business Improvement District to challenge incumbent Allison Aichele

February 8, 2018

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Revisions coming to La Plata County’s draft land-use codes

Officials will consider public feedback, look at other counties’ codes to reshape regulations

February 7, 2018

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La Plata Liberty Coalition says county’s district plans must be updated

400 attend meeting to discuss how to revise land-use code

February 2, 2018

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Amid backlash, La Plata County pushes back timeline for land-use code

will respond to concerns; rewrite expected to take 12 weeks

January 30, 2018

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La Plata County treasurer to seek re-election

Allison Aichele touts efficiencies, customer service

January 26, 2018

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La Plata County ethics policies set for adoption in February

Updated codes seek to improve transparency

January 23, 2018

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La Plata County land-use codes draw more than 1,000 residents

Concerns about planned updates shared with commissioners

January 16, 2018

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Carrie Woodson announces candidacy for La Plata County Assessor’s Office

wants to replace Craig Larson, who is retiring

January 16, 2018

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Shooting range approved to operate in La Plata County

Dawn Shooting offers variety of firearm classes

January 16, 2018

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Frustrations mount over La Plata County’s proposed land-use code

community views land plan as threat to property rights

January 5, 2018

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La Plata County adopts $79.4 million budget

Officials struggle to maintain services while revenue declines

December 12, 2017

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La Plata County releases long-awaited updates to land-use codes

have not been updated since the 1980s

December 8, 2017

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Questions arise: Who should inspect La Plata County marijuana facilities?

health department not sure it has regulatory authority

December 6, 2017

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Clyde Church announces bid for La Plata County commissioner

seat up for grabs in 2018 election

December 5, 2017