Land use

La Plata County to take tougher approach on fire risk in Forest Lakes

La Plata County to take tougher approach on fire risk in Forest Lakes

Officials say violations in Unit 3 will face enforcement and possible legal action

March 19, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

San Juan Citizen’s Alliance executive director to step down after 30 years

San Juan Citizen’s Alliance executive director to step down after 30 years

Mark Pearson reflects on three decades of public lands advocacy

March 8, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County commissioners reject citizen group’s criticism of staff

Housing and urban planning

La Plata County commissioners reject citizen group’s criticism of staff

Code Rights Project says attorney has too much sway

February 20, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Dolores River conservation act clears Senate committee

Dolores River conservation act clears Senate committee

Bennet, Hickenlooper bill still needs House sponsor

December 22, 2025 • Abigail Hatting — Herald Staff Writer