La Plata County government

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La Plata County decides – in principle – how to split $10.9 million in COVID-19 relief money

Commissioners earmark funding for housing, broadband and social impacts

March 3, 2022

Local News

La Plata County updating oil and gas rules

A rewrite will align with the state after the Colorado Legislature reshaped industry regulation

February 23, 2022

Local News

Why can’t Durango’s unhoused manage themselves?

Purple Cliffs residents say they already have a managed camp; La Plata County and advocacy groups disagree

February 23, 2022

Local News

La Plata County settles on location for radar

Equipment will likely look like a four-legged water tower with large golf ball on top

February 19, 2022

Local News

La Plata County restarts discussions of COVID-19 relief money

Federal rules released in January delayed work sessions that will guide how funds are spent

February 18, 2022

Local News

La Plata County commissioner candidate accepts cryptocurrency donations

Turner among the first in Colorado to take digital campaign contributions

February 15, 2022

Local News

Clyde Church announces re-election campaign for county commissioner

Priorities include wildfire mitigation, economic development and transportation infrastructure

February 12, 2022

Local News

List of locations for a managed homeless camp in Durango grows

Plata County and city of Durango vetting 18 additional sites after protest from residents

January 31, 2022

The Durango Herald

Gavel is passed to new chairperson for La Plata County commissioners

Salka will serve as chair in 2022; Porter-Norton is vice chair

January 10, 2022

Local News

What is a ‘managed’ homeless camp and who does it serve in Durango?

City, county and unhoused advocates think they’re making progress, but campers aren’t so sure

January 10, 2022

Local News

No end in sight for Durango railroad’s Rockwood lawsuit

regulatory body must first rule on La Plata County’s authority

January 6, 2022

Local News

La Plata County tweaks and revises its land-use code; more changes expected this year

recent revisions apply largely to developers and businesses

January 4, 2022

Local News

La Plata County’s plan for managed homeless camp divides Durango residents

who live near proposed location oppose the project, but others say it will help tackle homelessness

December 14, 2021

Local News

Nugget Mountain Bar and La Plata County spar over permitting

was good during height of pandemic is now subject to intense scrutiny

December 6, 2021

Local News

La Plata County commissioners restart Regional Housing Alliance

Agreement with Durango, Ignacio and Bayfield signals new push to meet worker demand

November 10, 2021

Local News

La Plata County commissioners tap Region 9 to help create opioid group

Council will guide how settlement money is used in Southwest Colorado

November 10, 2021

Local News

Stakeholders weigh in on how La Plata County should spend $11M in COVID-19 relief money

Community organizations highlight housing, pay for essential workers, mental health services

September 15, 2021

Local News

La Plata County comes together for veterans as Afghanistan falls into chaos

‘They don’t have to go through this alone,’ says county manager and Afghan vet

August 21, 2021

Regional News

La Plata County joins others in asking for investigation into state tax official

complaints from mountain counties spur probe of state Division of Property Taxation

August 20, 2021

Local News

Resource center for homelessness in Durango takes shape at Manna

for support services top priority in city, county strategic plan

August 18, 2021

Local News

Security upgrades planned at La Plata County Fairgrounds after horse incident

Video, lighting improvements planned for campus in Durango

July 9, 2021

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