Land use

Local News

La Plata County tweaks and revises its land-use code; more changes expected this year

recent revisions apply largely to developers and businesses

January 4, 2022

Local News

Regional economic strategy targets housing, infrastructure goals

also addresses using natural lands to support economy

November 27, 2021

The Durango Herald

Durango nonprofit helps build mapping tool to visualize climate, biodiversity of public lands

Program was created for policymakers, but can also inform local conservation efforts

November 20, 2021

Local News

Sen. Bennet to release draft legislation for National Conservation Area in Dolores River canyon

Proposed land designation would be in Dolores and San Miguel counties, downstream of McPhee Reservoir

September 1, 2021

Local News

With Democrats in control, CORE Act receives hearing in Senate subcommittee

Legislation would protect 400,000 acres, establish wilderness areas

June 16, 2021

Local News

Durango adds 245 acres of open space to Horse Gulch area

conveyance helps jump-start Mesa Park Area Plan

June 15, 2021

Regional News

Crested Butte ending free-for-all camping, designating sites

Agencies identifying as many as 211 formal campsites, requiring reservations

April 4, 2021

Local News

Resident scooping up properties in rogue neighborhood northwest of Durango

Durango Estates has created headache for developers, county for years

March 3, 2021

Local News

Colorado lawmakers optimistic about CORE Act’s chances

lands bill reintroduced in Democratic-controlled House, Senate

February 3, 2021

Local News

Progress planned this year for Durango Mesa Park

‘Iconic’ landscape set for multimillion-dollar development

January 15, 2021

Local News

Outgoing La Plata County commissioners reflect on past eight years

Wildfires, mine spill, pandemic – leaders navigated several crises in office

January 11, 2021

Local News

Defense bill heads to Trump’s desk, minus CORE Act

Sen. Michael Bennet says he’ll keep pushing for Colorado land measure

December 11, 2020

Local News

Rogue neighborhood’s Wild West days may be numbered

Durango Estates subdivision has posed a number of complications over the years

November 27, 2020

Local News

With final weeks looming, Senate subcommittee takes testimony on CORE Act

Sen. Michael Bennet calls hearing a ‘big step’

November 21, 2020

Local News

Business, jobs and housing top priorities in La Plata County District 2 commission race

Candidates tout ability to work with residents across political spectrum

October 11, 2020

Southwest Life

Cortez couple receives archaeology award

McBrides help landowners identify ancient sites

October 3, 2020

Local News

After yearslong effort, La Plata County inks new land-use code

Commissioners unanimously adopt set of regulations

September 16, 2020

Regional News

Dolores presents land-use code changes

comments sought online

September 9, 2020

Local News

City of Durango wrestles with site for permanent homeless camp

winter coming, advocates stress need for action

September 5, 2020

Local News

Proposed 180-space RV park on Florida Mesa worries residents

Increased traffic and loss of area’s rural character among concerns

August 16, 2020

Local News

10 facts about La Plata County’s new land-use code

in the making, updated regulations set for adoption Sept. 15

August 11, 2020

Local News

Bayfield takes a second look at marijuana restrictions

residents want to do away with a 3-mile buffer zone for cultivation businesses

August 6, 2020

Local News

Manure dumped in middle of Durango neighborhood raises alarm

says excavation company is not operating under valid land-use permit

July 31, 2020

Local News

La Plata County’s new land-use code clears major hurdle

Planning Commission gives revised regulations nod of approval

July 24, 2020