Land use

Local News

More disagreement, still no decision on La Plata County gas and oil regulations

Planning Commission will consider revisions March 23

March 12, 2023

Local News

City to acquire 49 acres of pristine natural land in Oxbow Preserve donation

Watershed and wildlife preservation, Animas River Trail extension, recreation among possible future uses

February 25, 2023

Local News

Confusion, dissension over La Plata County gas and oil regulations

Planning commission opted to continue consideration next month after a tense meeting

February 24, 2023

Regional News

Public land crossing creates a private-property conundrum that’s tough to fix

Bill 1066 would allow lawful passage between parcels bordering private property, settling a decades-old conundrum in the West

February 22, 2023

Local News

Alas, La Plata County has a surveyor – the same person as before

Steve McCormack didn’t appear on November ballot, but was hired for the position anyway Steve McCormack was appointed to serve…

January 24, 2023

Local News

Deficiencies found in Hesperus solar application

Primergy Solar confident its application will be accepted

January 19, 2023

Local News

La Plata County commissioners direct staff on oil and gas setbacks

aim to strike a balance between desires of the industry and environmentalists

January 18, 2023

Local News

When will the public learn of development proposals for D&SNG parking lot?

Property at College Drive and Camino del Rio is considered prime real estate in downtown Durango

January 17, 2023

Local News

Durango railroad receives second chance in Rockwood Station lawsuit

Plata County cannot regulate train’s operation, but Public Utilities Commission can

January 17, 2023

Local News

Proposed Animas Valley RV park clears first hurdle

‘Village Camp’ must now continue through minor land-use permit process

January 13, 2023

Regional News

Colorado may bolster liability protections for private landowners who let the public recreate on their lands

A state lawmaker is working with trail groups and property owners on legislation that would reform Colorado’s recreational use statute

January 11, 2023

Local News

Developer proposes 306-stall RV Park in Animas Valley

would be an ‘avant-garde’ experience

December 12, 2022

Local News

California-based company formally submits application for massive solar project

1,900-acre installation would create 155 megawatts of energy each year in addition to battery storage capacity

November 13, 2022

Local News

Revision of La Plata County gas and oil land-use code underway

will continue to offer opportunities for public input through early November

October 8, 2022

Local News

La Plata County commissioner candidates talk land use, affordable housing

Church, Brad Blake and Jack Turner are vying for one open seat

September 30, 2022

Regional News

In letter to Biden, Colorado Democrats request executive action related to CORE Act

is a tacit acknowledgment the bill has no current path through Congress

August 26, 2022

Local News

More affordable housing is coming to Silverton

purchases 1.2 acres adjacent to existing subdivision

August 25, 2022

Regional News

With CORE Act stalled, supporters want Biden to use executive action

lands bill has been unable to advance past the Senate for years because of Republican opposition

August 17, 2022

Regional News

Five tribes sign agreement to preserve Bears Ears National Monument

Agreement means tribes and BLM will work together to determine land use and long-term goals

June 21, 2022

Regional News

CORE Act inches closer to Senate floor vote

Colorado public lands bill expected to be voted out of committee on Tuesday

May 2, 2022

Regional News

Dispersed camping is out of control in Chaffee County; officials are seeking solutions

explosion in visitors and degrading outdoor ethics are wrecking natural areas

February 4, 2022

Regional News

As land, water prices increase, record number of Coloradans are pursuing conservation easements

law offers landowners tax credits worth 90% the value of their property

February 3, 2022

Local News

2021 real estate sales breach $1.6 billion in La Plata County

Continuing trend of low inventory, high prices closes out the year

January 28, 2022

Local News

No end in sight for Durango railroad’s Rockwood lawsuit

regulatory body must first rule on La Plata County’s authority

January 6, 2022