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La Plata County Colorado

La Plata County Jail needs to expand, but ground contamination is a hurdle

La Plata County Jail needs to expand, but ground contamination is a hurdle

industrial site left chemicals in soil and groundwater

La Plata County to add water supply section to comprehensive plan

La Plata County to add water supply section to comprehensive plan

requires all counties be in compliance by December

Clark Craig named Citizen of the Year at Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards

Clark Craig named Citizen of the Year at Southwest Colorado Rocks Awards

Ignacio and Bayfield debuted in rebranded Durango Rocks ceremony

February 20, 2026

La Plata County loses $8 million in federal funding, state data show

La Plata County loses $8 million in federal funding, state data show

Canceled grants, expiring programs and benefit losses contribute to disappearing funds

January 27, 2026

‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

officials emphasize cost burdens new legislation places on local governments

January 6, 2026

Durango Dementia Coalition connects families with resources

Durango Dementia Coalition connects families with resources

Plata County caregiver network is 120 members strong

January 2, 2026

Feeling burnout, La Plata County Humane Society director takes her leave

Feeling burnout, La Plata County Humane Society director takes her leave

Dreyfuss: ‘God bless the people who work there’

December 30, 2025

Trump denies disaster declaration for Archuleta, La Plata counties

Trump denies disaster declaration for Archuleta, La Plata counties

Emergency watershed funds still expected for Vallecito recovery

December 23, 2025

Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge

Colorado governor appoints next La Plata County judge

Douglas Reynolds to be sworn in Jan. 16

December 23, 2025

First phase of affordable housing project in Ignacio complete

First phase of affordable housing project in Ignacio complete

sold to teachers, retirees and low-income community members

November 18, 2025

La Plata County Humane Society requests additional funding from city of Durango

La Plata County Humane Society requests additional funding from city of Durango

of services cost about $700,000 annually

October 24, 2025

Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday

Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday

'We may need to find somewhere to stay tonight,’ evacuee says

October 12, 2025

Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners

October 9, 2025

Code Rights Project went searching for answers. Comes up with more questions

Code Rights Project went searching for answers. Comes up with more questions

Citizen-led group searched for bottlenecks in La Plata County planning department

October 2, 2025

Photos: High County Cattle Auction

Photos: High County Cattle Auction

Buyers and sellers keep an eye on how much the cattle are selling for during the High Country Cattle Auction…

October 2, 2025

La Plata County officials discuss need for new revenue stream amid unsustainable shortfall

La Plata County officials discuss need for new revenue stream amid unsustainable shortfall

1% sales tax increase to appear on November ballot

September 25, 2025

Fairgrounds restricts through-traffic after spate of incidents involving DHS students

Fairgrounds restricts through-traffic after spate of incidents involving DHS students

Plata County cites rise in vandalism, theft, loitering and other issues

September 13, 2025

La Plata County Fairgrounds’ indoor buildings to close for renovations

La Plata County Fairgrounds’ indoor buildings to close for renovations

Outdoor facilities and scheduled events will not be affected; closures to remain in effect until November

September 11, 2025

Rain returns to Southwest Colorado

Rain returns to Southwest Colorado

Monsoonal moisture shows up behind schedule; is it enough to decrease fire danger?

August 25, 2025

$21.5 million worth of oil leases around Durango subject to foreclosure

$21.5 million worth of oil leases around Durango subject to foreclosure

company failed to pay off debt to Texas-based real estate group

August 15, 2025

Two finalists named to fill 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

Two finalists named to fill 6th Judicial District Court judgeship

Gov. Polis to select appointee by Aug. 15

First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County this year reported in July

First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County this year reported in July

Health Department shares how to protect oneself from mosquitoes

52 homes evacuated, more on alert from Elkhorn and Rim Road fires

52 homes evacuated, more on alert from Elkhorn and Rim Road fires

Evacuees directed to Escalante Middle School shelter

International travel to La Plata County drops in first half of 2025

International travel to La Plata County drops in first half of 2025

Durango official says tourism may be entering a ‘new normal’