Land use

Local News

Residents band together, seek action if group tries to seize land northeast of Mancos

‘We would like assurance from the Forest Service or the sheriff that they would act,’ coalition member says

November 19, 2024

Local News

Despite tough sell, Forest Lakes T-Mobile tower approved

rare 2-1 vote, La Plata County commissioners OK 150-foot monopole

October 31, 2024

Local News

La Plata County’s gas drilling rules just turned one – are they working?

one operator has fully complied with the new rules, but stakeholders say they’re working through the kinks

September 15, 2024

Regional News

Advocates blast Western Slope counties’ ‘grossly inadequate’ Dolores Canyon conservation plan

Proposal from Mesa and Montrose counties would reduce proposed monument area by more than 90%

July 29, 2024

Local News

Colorado senators release guidelines for protecting Dolores River Canyon

Statement advocates maintaining water and mining rights, continued grazing, prohibiting fees

July 18, 2024

Local News

Wolverines could return to the San Juan Mountains: What will reintroduction look like?

Legislature passed a law directing Colorado Parks and Wildlife to begin the reintroduction process

July 1, 2024

Local News

La Plata County Board of Adjustment hearing gets testy

Durango Hot Springs appealed, and lost, a land-use decision

June 18, 2024

Outdoors

Federal ‘land grab’ or conservation? U.S. senator visits Dolores River to weigh in

Opponents fear a national monument will curtail access and draw crowds; supporters say it will help manage impacts

June 18, 2024

Local News

City tackles land transfers in next steps for Durango Mesa Park

Updated area plan, preliminary plot receive approval from councilors

May 26, 2024

Local News

Southern Ute Indian Tribe accuses Durango of illegal land grab in Senate committee hearing

to host information session about La Posta Road project Monday

April 22, 2024

Local News

Durango to launch turf grass replacement program encouraging water conservation

Colorado water board grants and Visit Durango to contribute to free landscaping consultations, rebates

February 17, 2024

Local News

Durango City Council approves rezoning of Grandview property to low-density residential use

Councilors break from Planning Commission recommendation to reject reclassification

January 18, 2024

Local News

Durango City Council gives first approval for proposed Community Development Commission

Changes for accessory dwelling units and Fair Share Program pass first readings

November 25, 2023

Thinking Green

Public lands protections pursued across the Southwest

A policy debate has played out repeatedly across states in the Southwest in recent years over the appropriate locations for…

October 21, 2023

Local News

The long-term future of short-term rentals in SW Colorado

Durango clamped down on vacation rentals six years ago – might La Plata County do the same?

October 9, 2023

Local News

Final vote on Durango Mesa Park annexation is around the corner

Council signals unanimous support to complete yearslong process

September 6, 2023

Local News

Dolores River, CORE Act bills heard by Senate subcommittee

Bennet, Hickenlooper say proposed land protections have support in Colorado

July 14, 2023

Regional News

What do ranchers, oil producers and bike groups have in common?

all want a say in new federal land management rules

July 7, 2023

Regional News

Biden wants to make conservation equal to ranching and mining. The GOP won’t have it

Republican-led House committee voted to withdraw a BLM rule it links to ‘Biden’s preservationist agenda’

June 22, 2023

Local News

Neighbors object to LPEA solar project planned for south of Durango

Invoking a common refrain, homeowners worried about viewscape, property values

June 13, 2023

Local News

CORE Act to be reintroduced to Congress

Legislation includes some modifications on land designations

May 19, 2023

Local News

Forest Service reverses course on Jackson Mountain trails north of Pagosa Springs

district removes proposed construction of 40 miles of trail from project

April 24, 2023

Local News

Third draft of La Plata County gas and oil regulations released

Language includes modest reduction in setback requirements, additional permit review

April 10, 2023

Local News

La Plata County considers recommended changes to gas and oil regulations

Commissioners receptive to reducing 500-foot setback rule

April 4, 2023