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Unopposed candidates in La Plata County outline accomplishments, goals

elected offices are uncontested this November

October 11, 2018

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La Plata County commissioners unanimously lift fire restrictions

Constant rains over past week played role in decision

July 18, 2018

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Democrats square off for La Plata County treasurer in primary

will take on Republican Colton Black in General Election

June 25, 2018

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Many La Plata County positions uncontested in primary

Land-use code development a primary topic among candidates

June 18, 2018

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Many La Plata County positions uncontested in primary

Land-use code development a primary topic among candidates

June 10, 2018

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Democrats square off for La Plata County treasurer in primary

will take on Republican Colton Black in General Election

June 10, 2018

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Primary election ballots to be mailed June 6

Unaffiliated voters will get two, but can complete and return only one

May 23, 2018

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Durango City Council approves camp for homeless near Dog Park

Residents worry about dog-human conflicts, making residents pack up every morning

April 3, 2018

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La Plata County lays out process for re-writing draft land-use codes

planners say process will involve public

April 3, 2018

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La Plata County Sheriff’s Office rejects managing new homeless site

and county officials disagree over ban on semi-permanent camping

March 20, 2018

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La Plata County Democrats identify early favorites in U.S. House, treasurer’s races

poll results are nonbinding; seven precincts didn’t report

March 9, 2018

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For midterm year, caucus participation strong in La Plata County

Concerns about land-use code energize Republicans; Democrats weigh in on crowded governor’s race

March 7, 2018

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Americans for Prosperity pulls back campaign against La Plata County’s land-use code

Spokeswoman reiterates group not involved in recall effort against County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt

February 19, 2018

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Tim Walsworth, BID leader, to run for La Plata County treasurer

Director of Durango Business Improvement District to challenge incumbent Allison Aichele

February 8, 2018

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Trio launches effort to recall La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt

Lobbying on environmental issues draws residents’ ire

January 25, 2018

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Dogs rescued in seizure get much-needed grooming

groomer says canines’ conditions were worst she’s ever seen

November 19, 2017

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Juvenile detention center undergoes massive repairs after flooding

building sustains $100,000 in damages; reopening should come soon

March 8, 2017

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County courthouse extends hours for new year

The clerk’s office in the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave., has extended opening and closing hours to…

January 5, 2017

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Holiday closures scheduled for La Plata County

All La Plata County offices will be closed Dec. 23, Dec. 26, Dec. 30, and Jan. 2, 2017, in observance…

December 22, 2016

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Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal plan may be scaled back

Federal changes could provide funding

November 17, 2016

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Friends say Franklin ‘Kwin’ Kuhlke ‘brought a light’

Autopsy inconclusive after 27-year-old’s death

October 25, 2016

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County treasurer takes back her maiden name

Aichele Elected as Allison Morrissey, the treasurer has retaken her maiden name and is now known as Allison Aichele. “I…

June 4, 2016

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Kip Turner accepts Grand Junction airport job

aviation chief, Grand Junction job comes with 60% raise

April 29, 2016

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Nonprofit could be helpful in recruiting new airline service

Outsiders may have more flexibility offering incentives

April 21, 2016