Land use

Local News

Americans for Prosperity pulls back campaign against La Plata County’s land-use code

Spokeswoman reiterates group not involved in recall effort against County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt

February 19, 2018

Local News

Some residents say U.N. plot is behind land-use revisions

21 skeptics pipe up at La Plata County public meetings

February 9, 2018

Local News

Revisions coming to La Plata County’s draft land-use codes

Officials will consider public feedback, look at other counties’ codes to reshape regulations

February 7, 2018

Local News

Tribes united on restoring Bears Ears National Monument during testimony to Congress

Officials from Utah testified in support of the bill, including a San Juan County commissioner who is Navajo. House Resolution…

February 1, 2018

Local News

Tribes united on restoring Bears Ears

Testimony from tribal leaders dominates hearing on House bill

January 31, 2018

Southwest Life

Ute Mountain Utes blast member’s testimony against Bears Ears

says comments to U.S. House committee were an inappropriate political ploy

January 31, 2018

Local News

Pleasant View residents concerned about elk management

Landowners want more cooperation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife

January 31, 2018

Southwest Life

BLM to hold travel management meetings in Cortez, Durango

Ruined tower, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.Courtesy of Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management In 2017, the BLM released…

January 29, 2018

Local News

Gates on Road 41 in Weber Canyon will remain open

rules gates are not legal

January 16, 2018

Local News

Frustrations mount over La Plata County’s proposed land-use code

community views land plan as threat to property rights

January 5, 2018

Local News

Oil and gas lease sale near Hay Gulch scheduled for March

80 acres on private property goes to auction

January 2, 2018

Local News

2017: A year about land use, health and play in Dolores

Stories of the year in Dolores centered on land use, health and a playground

December 29, 2017

Local News

Montezuma Land Conservancy awarded $1.8 million grant

Funding will create, expand programs to encourage youth to spend time outdoors

December 26, 2017

Pine River Times news

BP donates nearly 200 acres near Bayfield as open space

Donation part of agreement with state to offset oil and gas impacts

December 26, 2017

Local News

Mining claim in Weminuche Wilderness donated as open space

will be protected from future development

December 25, 2017

Local News

BP donates nearly 200 acres near Bayfield as open space

Donation part of agreement with state to offset oil and gas impacts

December 24, 2017

Local News

Montezuma Land Conservancy awarded $1.8 million grant

Funding supports outdoor programs for local youth

December 22, 2017

Southwest Life

October test shows no mussels at McPhee

rules require boat inspections at the reservoir

November 25, 2017

Local News

Forest travel plan released for Rico-West Dolores

Motorcycle trails reduced; timing restrictions added

November 20, 2017

Local News

Land conservancy steps up to preserve Hidden Valley property

Conservancy gathers support for 30 acres in Falls Creek

November 16, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County, BLM may team up for Sand Canyon solution

crowds create hazard at popular trailhead

November 13, 2017

Nation & World

Ranching standoff trial a test of federal government control

Cliven Bundydu1-i-syn Federal prosecutors in Nevada have twice before failed to win full convictions at trial of men who had…

November 5, 2017

Local News

Montezuma County to hold meeting to discuss Sand Canyon parking

Proposal would add parking along roadway

October 31, 2017

Local News

Public access to land near Summit Lake in Montezuma County hits snag

2-foot strip of private land might need easement for access

October 31, 2017