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County approves new homes near Bayfield, solar project west of Durango

Planning commissioners give early green light to 14 homes

November 22, 2019

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‘ACT Building’ to house three La Plata County offices

$5.3 million structure will house assessor, clerk and treasurer

November 21, 2019

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How much development should occur between Durango and Bayfield?

Pressure builds along rural stretch of U.S. Highway 160

November 21, 2019

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Walmart sues 32 Colorado counties in attempt to shrink tax bills

giant claims stores’ equipment is being overvalued

November 13, 2019

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Amid national violence, La Plata County looks to increase security

Officials call for 4 new guards to patrol offices, meet new court requirements

November 11, 2019

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It took two years, but district plans are complete

Documents will help guide growth in La Plata County

November 8, 2019

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La Plata County commission candidates file first expense report

Porter-Norton out-raises, outspends other contestants in race for commission

November 4, 2019

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Did your county road make the list for 2020 improvements?

projects, culvert replacement and guardrail repair being proposed

October 30, 2019

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High-density developments sought in unincorporated La Plata County

Developers say corridor between Durango, Bayfield ripe for growth

October 27, 2019

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County has no say in proposed uranium dump site

health department noncommittal on future plans amid opposition

October 26, 2019

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Proposed budget includes funding for new autopsy room

Coroner’s Office has been cramped for space

October 13, 2019

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In turnaround, La Plata County budget in ‘healthy position’

2020 spending includes hiring staff, remodeling building, improving roads

October 8, 2019

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Terminal remodel nears completion at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Project expands baggage-handling area, ticket counters, offices

October 4, 2019

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La Plata County adopts 1041 Regulations

Commissioners say codes provide more local control over large projects; some residents remain skeptical

October 1, 2019

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La Plata County hires new finance director

Rogers has worked in public, private sectors

September 17, 2019

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Software glitches cause heavy backlog for food, medical assistance

some instances, benefits could take two to three months to receive

September 13, 2019

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Community garden in Durango moves into private hands

Lieb exercises option to buy after leasing parcel for 10 years

September 10, 2019

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Overhaul of La Plata County land-use code up for discussion

Wednesday meeting to address zoning, rewrite of rules

August 30, 2019

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Man caught on video keying car after La Plata County government meeting

say resident was upset with planning commission vote

August 27, 2019

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Nearly 50 properties removed from tax-exempt ag status

Assessor aims to cleanup books, maintain integrity of rate benefit

August 16, 2019

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Completion date for district land-use plans pushed back to November

attorney says legal review may mean some material is removed

August 2, 2019

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Poll answers whether residents will support a tax increase in November

371 potential voters participate in survey

June 11, 2019

Pine River Times news

Officials give update on Denver TV, county taxes and FLC snub

Business leaders highlight top local issues over breakfast

June 6, 2019

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Denver TV, county taxes, FLC snub discussed Thursday in Durango

Business leaders highlight top local issues over breakfast

June 6, 2019