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La Plata County government

La Plata County formally adopts ordinance to stop ‘Jake Brakes’

La Plata County formally adopts ordinance to stop ‘Jake Brakes’

signs informing drivers of law to be placed where appropriate

January 26, 2021

Progress planned this year for Durango Mesa Park

Progress planned this year for Durango Mesa Park

‘Iconic’ landscape set for multimillion-dollar development

January 15, 2021

Durango, La Plata County prepare for potential unrest on Inauguration Day

Durango, La Plata County prepare for potential unrest on Inauguration Day

credible threats, but some buildings will be closed and preparations will be made

January 14, 2021

How is Ignacio putting its federal relief dollars to use?

How is Ignacio putting its federal relief dollars to use?

residents have benefited from utility bill forgiveness

January 14, 2021

La Plata County waives all liquor license fees for a year

La Plata County waives all liquor license fees for a year

aims to help ailing businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic

January 12, 2021

La Plata County moves to require engine brake mufflers

La Plata County moves to require engine brake mufflers

ordinance would allow enforcement of state law

January 12, 2021

Outgoing La Plata County commissioners reflect on past eight years

Outgoing La Plata County commissioners reflect on past eight years

Wildfires, mine spill, pandemic – leaders navigated several crises in office

January 11, 2021

2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

COVID-19 ushers in era of social distancing, takeout food and face masks

December 30, 2020

Property owner wins tax battle with La Plata County

Property owner wins tax battle with La Plata County

board rules owner is using land for agriculture

December 27, 2020

Are tiny homes an affordable housing solution for high-priced La Plata County?

Are tiny homes an affordable housing solution for high-priced La Plata County?

say there are plenty of barriers, but also rewards

December 26, 2020

Bad actors prompt road closure, increased security on Smelter Mountain

Bad actors prompt road closure, increased security on Smelter Mountain

‘People are destructive, and everyone is tired of it now’

December 23, 2020

Driven by Front Range, new oil and gas rules will impact La Plata County

Driven by Front Range, new oil and gas rules will impact La Plata County

regulations protect environment, health, supporters say

December 18, 2020

New marijuana dispensary coming to Colorado-New Mexico line

New marijuana dispensary coming to Colorado-New Mexico line

people concerned business is targeting out-of-state residents

December 15, 2020

Rogue neighborhood’s Wild West days may be numbered

Rogue neighborhood’s Wild West days may be numbered

Durango Estates subdivision has posed a number of complications over the years

November 27, 2020

La Plata County adopts 2021 budget, with infrastructure spending

La Plata County adopts 2021 budget, with infrastructure spending

Commissioners say projects will provide economic jolt

November 24, 2020

After 44 years, Butch Knowlton retires from La Plata County

After 44 years, Butch Knowlton retires from La Plata County

and rescue director helped countless people through emergencies

November 16, 2020

Marsha Porter-Norton wins seat for La Plata County commissioner

Marsha Porter-Norton wins seat for La Plata County commissioner

Democratic candidate beats challenger Jack Turner by 166 votes

November 13, 2020

Durango’s only community garden enters private ownership

Durango’s only community garden enters private ownership

Property owner plans to sell a chunk of land, keep remainder as is

November 10, 2020

What’s next in La Plata County commissioner race that is too close to call?

What’s next in La Plata County commissioner race that is too close to call?

126 votes separate Jack Turner, Marsha Porter-Norton

November 4, 2020

Matt Salka takes race for La Plata County’s District 3

Matt Salka takes race for La Plata County’s District 3

candidates touted ability to represent rural residents

November 4, 2020

La Plata County targets gun range contamination

La Plata County targets gun range contamination

2021 budget proposes $2.5 million to remove lead

October 15, 2020

Tens of thousands spent on race for La Plata County commissioner

Tens of thousands spent on race for La Plata County commissioner

Candidates say pandemic affects how they spend campaign money

October 15, 2020

COVID-19 slowed economy, not yet impacting property tax collections

COVID-19 slowed economy, not yet impacting property tax collections

than 700 people in county delinquent on property taxes

October 12, 2020

Rancher, former Bayfield mayor vie for La Plata County commissioner

Rancher, former Bayfield mayor vie for La Plata County commissioner

Candidates tout business-friendly guidelines to boost economic development

October 11, 2020