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Fire preparedness exercises to take place this week across La Plata County

includes emergency operation activation, power shutdown drill

May 5, 2026

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Property tax bills land in La Plata County mailboxes, and residents are not happy

Assessor’s Office says state law, mill levies driving higher costs

February 12, 2026

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La Plata County’s interim manager appointed to permanent position

Legarza, former director of emergency management, is expected to start Feb. 21

February 7, 2026

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Finalists again named for La Plata County manager job

Legarza is serving in interim role; Drew Sanders is Cortez city manager

January 12, 2026

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Flood response highlights La Plata County’s emergency preparedness

Officials credit planning, drills and new tech for swift action

November 29, 2025

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2 to 4 more inches of rain expected across Southwest Colorado

could reach or exceed peak flows, cause more flooding

October 13, 2025

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La Plata County back to drawing board in search for county manager

made to sole finalist before talks ended without agreement

September 11, 2025

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‘Still a long way to go’ on 911 negotiations between Durango and La Plata County

manager concerned agreement won’t be reached before budget year begins

September 7, 2025

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Durango, La Plata County attempt to resolve conflict over 911 dispatch center

has withheld payments since January, citing concerns with budgeting process and shared facility ownership

May 13, 2025

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Valuation notices headed to La Plata County property owners

Single-family home values rose 20%, on average, assessor says

April 28, 2025

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Shining a light on your right to know

Sunshine Week, we asked eight government agencies to provide public records. Here’s what happened

March 17, 2025

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What happens when voters doubt election security in La Plata County?

and Recorder Tiffany Lee meets skeptics with transparency

November 3, 2024

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Turnout low in La Plata County as Tuesday’s primary election nears

Ballots can no longer be mailed and should be returned using drop boxes

June 21, 2024

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La Plata County launches Wildfire Resource Center

map shows risks and resources of individual properties

March 11, 2024

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Over 40% voter turnout in Southwest Colorado for presidential primaries

La Plata County election official ‘very, very happy’ with turnout

March 6, 2024

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La Plata County agricultural classification review underway

actual values benefit farmers, but assessor must verify qualified use

January 22, 2024

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With days left on the clock, La Plata County prepares for public health transition

Juan Basin Public Health last operating day slated for Dec. 28

December 12, 2023

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La Plata County commissioners appoint treasurer to replace Allison Aichele

‘Moni’ Grushkin selected from a group of five candidates

September 19, 2023

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One La Plata County health director finalist remains after candidate withdraws

Meet-and-greet event scheduled for tonight canceled

June 8, 2023

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Free sandbags being provided by La Plata County

on top of above-average snowpack could cause flooding

March 10, 2023

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La Plata County strives to clarify Chapter 90 revision procedures

Following a heated meeting, commissioner working to clarify planning commission’s role

March 3, 2023

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Red Cross, local governments help with mobile home water outage, which reaches Day 15

Recreation center showers made available to residents

February 27, 2023

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Six La Plata County employees re-sworn into office Tuesday

Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton takes chair’s gavel once again

January 10, 2023

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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