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La Plata County government

Campaign sign placed in front of Durango-area church raises questions

Campaign sign placed in front of Durango-area church raises questions

of Christ on Florida Mesa is tax-exempt, but rules apply when it comes to politicking

La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds

La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds

Investments in housing, broadband and other projects total $4.68 million so far

Homeless council says much has been done, but there’s more to do in Durango

Homeless council says much has been done, but there’s more to do in Durango

resource center, Espero Apartments among recent success stories

La Plata County and Durango agree to partner on new site for managed camp

La Plata County and Durango agree to partner on new site for managed camp

governments have an end in sight for the yearslong search

La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband

La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband

COVID-19 money will support the development of fiber along Colorado Highway 151 to Ignacio

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions

San Juan Basin Public Health moves toward a breakup

San Juan Basin Public Health moves toward a breakup

Plata, Archuleta counties don’t see eye-to-eye on delivery of services

Driver shortages, funding remain roadblocks for public transportation

Driver shortages, funding remain roadblocks for public transportation

Plata County meets with transportation leaders to identify challenges and coordinate solutions

La Plata County starts affordable housing fund

La Plata County starts affordable housing fund

$1.7 million in COVID-19 relief money will be allocated to a pool for grants and loans

La Plata County agrees to buy four properties for managed camp

La Plata County agrees to buy four properties for managed camp

Commissioners will spend $1.7 million to purchase sites next to the Durango Dog Park

Possible ethics violations stopped sheriff’s deputy ski patrol at Purgatory Resort

Possible ethics violations stopped sheriff’s deputy ski patrol at Purgatory Resort

Plata County canceled program over gift clause in Colorado Amendment 41

La Plata County considering purchase of various sites for managed camp

La Plata County considering purchase of various sites for managed camp

Properties could address concerns of Ella Vita and Crestview residents

What topics should guide La Plata County in future decision-making?

What topics should guide La Plata County in future decision-making?

Commissioners seek ideas from community about strategic priorities

Westside Mobile Home Park residents wait for news

Westside Mobile Home Park residents wait for news

Elevation Community Land Trust asked for a response by Monday, but negotiations are in progress

Manna opens resource and navigation center in Durango

Manna opens resource and navigation center in Durango

Facility will support nonprofit’s expansion of services and its new model of empowerment

Art contests brighten walls, engage inmates at La Plata County Jail

Art contests brighten walls, engage inmates at La Plata County Jail

‘It's amazing what they can do with just a pen or colored pencils’

Offer for Westside Mobile Home Park rejected

Offer for Westside Mobile Home Park rejected

received a more favorable bid; residents rally to submit a second proposal

La Plata County approves loan for Westside Mobile Home Park

La Plata County approves loan for Westside Mobile Home Park

$1.5 million in financing will help residents to purchase the park

Government projects confront rising costs, mounting delays

Government projects confront rising costs, mounting delays

and city face challenges from inflation and labor and supply chain disruptions

La Plata County, city of Durango return to in-person public meetings

La Plata County, city of Durango return to in-person public meetings

pandemic restrictions ease, both governments will continue to offer hybrid formats

Durango braces for high gas prices, but optimism remains

Durango braces for high gas prices, but optimism remains

impacts are just beginning as the summer tourism season nears

La Plata County prepares to open first morgue

La Plata County prepares to open first morgue

Coroner’s Office will have its own space to conduct autopsies and care for the deceased

Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners

Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners

Population increase plays a role, but something more is at play

La Plata County Republicans energized at caucuses

La Plata County Republicans energized at caucuses

Voters’ priorities include county land-use code, education, state and national issues