La Plata County government

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New stop signs to go in on Junction Creek Road

designed to deal with limited sight line at intersection with County Road 205

August 20, 2016

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If ballot measures pass, La Plata County property taxes would stay low

see value, others see potential burden

August 13, 2016

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Who profited from the Gold King Mine spill?

motels, restaurants and grocery stores benefited from government spending

August 4, 2016

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Agencies hammer out cost-sharing agreement for 217 Fire

to cover most of air attack costs

June 22, 2016

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Sen. Cory Gardner’s bill would force EPA to repay all Gold King spill costs

The bill, titled the “Gold King Accountability and Compensation for Taxpayers” is co-sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. The legislation…

May 18, 2016

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EPA gives La Plata County a check for another $63,000

pay for ‘direct expenses’

May 16, 2016

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Airport director Kip Turner is finalist for Grand Junction job

would create void in leadup to possible bond request

April 18, 2016

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La Plata County code enforcement expands with economy

Building permit increase precipitates need for new enforcement officer

February 24, 2016

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La Plata County mulls tax questions for 2016 ballot

include airport expansion, adding to road and bridge fund

January 11, 2016

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More La Plata County voters stuck in the middle

Unaffiliated group is growing on county election rolls

December 29, 2015

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Durango’s building fees go up

considering new building requirements

December 7, 2015

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County denies appeal on Simmons property

finds owner doesn’t need land-use permit to dump

December 2, 2015

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La Plata County raises concerns with Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules

Plata County deputy attorney: Rules will not satisfy citizens’ concerns

November 17, 2015

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La Plata County seeks additional payments to cover spill costs

has already reimbursed almost $200,000

November 5, 2015

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EPA working through Gold King Mine spill reimbursements

Plata County seeking two payments from agency for spill

November 2, 2015

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County election turnout low so far

Ballots should be mailed no later than today

October 26, 2015

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County’s $73M budget proposal goes before public

turn out to question the numbers

October 14, 2015

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Forensic pathologist’s new job leaves 10 Western Colorado counties in a bind

Coroner tools used to perform autopsies.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo Kurtzman, who will continue working in the state through the…

October 13, 2015

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County Planning OKs King Coal continuance

Company gets Feb. 25 deadline to submit land use permit application

October 8, 2015

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County fine-tunes land-use plan

Implementation will be considered in November

October 1, 2015

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What is La Plata County worth?

A look at its assets and what’s coming next

September 26, 2015

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Mystery rig in south Durango could be for pipe maintenance

appeared above Purple Cliffs on Wednesday

September 25, 2015

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La Posta Road development slow

Infrastructure, permitting and market forces put brakes on construction

September 16, 2015

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Construction on county roads 223/225 to begin

Intersection to be realigned for ease of travel

September 10, 2015