Land use

Regional News

U.S. overhauls public land-use planning

senator from Wyoming vows reversal once Trump in office

December 1, 2016

Local News

County land-use code rewrite plan laid out

Consultants working on public outreach strategy

November 10, 2016

Local News

Land-use code rewrite kicks off with tour

firm plans for driving tour, meetings next week

November 2, 2016

Local News

Forest Service to sell Animas Valley land near Trimble

will use proceeds for new offices

November 2, 2016

Local News

Utah sells Comb Ridge land to private bidder

residents used accessible parcel as ‘backyard park’

October 24, 2016

Local News

Oil and gas will get closer look near Chaco Canyon

comment period ends Dec. 20

October 23, 2016

Local News

Comprehensive plan workshop set for Wednesday

City consultant Michael Lauer in August explains the goals of a revision of the Comprehensive Plan that will guide growth…

October 17, 2016

Local News

Firm selected to rewrite land-use code

code expected to streamline business permitting

October 3, 2016

Local News

Ute Mountain Utes nudge Obama on monument and water

Chairman Manuel Heart: Bears Ears, water rights, consultation were key issues

October 2, 2016

Local News

Longtime Durango Planning Director Greg Hoch to retire

Hoch: Durango’s growth has been ‘mind boggling’

September 18, 2016

Local News

Carbon Junction enters new era of use after mine scars healed

Oakridge Energy remediates land and is terminating mine permit in popular recreational area

September 5, 2016

Local News

50-unit apartment complex planned for Florida Road

Proposal calls for 5 buildings and open space

August 30, 2016

Local News

Poll: 55 percent of Utahans support a Bears Ears monument

Milk Ranch Overlook Ruin overlooks Cedar Mesa, which could become part of a National Conservation Area if a plan initiated…

August 20, 2016

Local News

Envision a walkable, safe Camino del Rio

Residents’ comments will shape corridor plan

August 11, 2016

Local News

Liberty School’s planned gym raises concerns

aiming to start construction in fall

August 8, 2016

Local News

La Plata County settles land-use dispute in Animas Valley

property owners will be paid $72,500

July 22, 2016

Local News

La Plata County proposes re-write of land-use code

Incremental updates create disjointed policy

July 15, 2016

Local News

Top Obama officials to discuss Bears Ears’ protection

Protecting area a concern for groups, tribes

July 12, 2016

Local News

Affordable housing high priority in La Plata County’s comprehensive plan

planners face challenge in developing urban growth areas

July 7, 2016

Local News

Southwest Colorado conservation efforts receive $43,500 from GOCO

The view from Groundhog Reservoir will be preserved thanks to a $208,000 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado.Courtesy photo The grant…

June 14, 2016

Regional News

Outdoor, conservation groups criticize Utah lands push

The billboards going up in Utah, Colorado, Arizona and Nevada on Monday feature images of mountain bikers and warn that…

May 23, 2016

Local News

La Plata County officials tour King II coal mine site ahead of permit vote

Commissioners will vote May 31 on Class II permit for King II

May 18, 2016

Local News

A simple Public Land’s Day bill sent to governor

celebrate outdoors the third Saturday in May

May 9, 2016

Local News

Comprehensive plan to guide Durango Airport growth

Planning commissioner: Corridor is not only economic, but recreational and for tourists

May 7, 2016