La Plata County government

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Incumbent La Plata County commissioner says familiarity with county code should give him edge

Democrat Clyde Church says affordable housing presents greatest challenge

October 14, 2022

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Republican candidate for La Plata County commissioner seeks to decrease regulations

Blake sees unfinished business from previous term

October 11, 2022

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Where will homeless campers go once Purple Cliffs closes?

of Durango and La Plata County look for options less than two weeks ahead of self-imposed closing

September 20, 2022

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Ding-dong, the bell is back on – at least during certain hours of the day

Plata County Courthouse clock tower will chime from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

September 16, 2022

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La Plata County candidates tackle local issues over breakfast

features discussions about affordable housing, land-use permits and four-day workweeks

September 15, 2022

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La Plata County Clerk’s Office launches 4-day workweek pilot program

Employees will work four 10-hour days, but have three-day weekends

August 30, 2022

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In largely ceremonial affair, drawing is held to select candidate positions on ballot

Church takes first spot among La Plata County commissioner candidates

August 29, 2022

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Durango’s storied history with homelessness: Can we become a ‘model community’?

Imminent closing of Purple Cliffs renews a complex history of unhoused camping, community action

July 16, 2022

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Unaffiliated candidates submit petitions for La Plata County ballot

Turner, Tiffany Lee and Erin Hutchins look to secure their places in November races

July 15, 2022

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La Plata County silences hourly chime on Courthouse clock tower

noise complaints lead to seasonal experiment

July 13, 2022

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La Plata County looks to partner with other counties for human services

challenges have led to a backlog in processing of public benefits

July 12, 2022

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Unaffiliated voters heavily favor Republican races in 2022 La Plata County primaries

Democrats eye U.S. Supreme Court decisions as a motivator toward November

July 7, 2022

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Three recent Durango High School graduates observe election process from the inside

‘With everything that happened in 2020, I wanted to just see the process for myself,’ says Tommy Pope, age 18

July 1, 2022

Southwest Life

Agencies map weeds to tackle roots of the problem

Plata County, San Juan National Forest turn to GIS to slow the spread

June 30, 2022

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How to follow Tuesday’s primary election

Plata County voters can expect results soon after the 7 p.m. deadline

June 28, 2022

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Primary turnout in La Plata County outpaces 2018

for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, statewide and national offices bring out voters

June 21, 2022

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La Plata County doubles-down on plan to close Purple Cliffs this year

failed efforts to establish a managed camp, officials say dispersed camping can no longer continue

June 17, 2022

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Workforce housing plan outlines roadmap for La Plata County

Collaboration between local governments, private sector among strategies recommended

June 16, 2022

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Local governments and land agencies upgrade fire restrictions

2 bans campfires in San Juan National Forest, among other activities

June 15, 2022

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La Plata County commissioners terminate managed camp contract

Limitations identified during due diligence process led to concerns about size of site

June 14, 2022

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Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160

June 11, 2022

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Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp

in unhoused community feel burned by the county, city and local advocacy groups

June 8, 2022

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La Plata County briefed on logistics of ending San Juan Basin Public Health

Commissioners stress they are in a ‘due diligence’ stage

May 30, 2022

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La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned

1 precautions effective Thursday morning

May 19, 2022