Local News La Plata County Jail needs to expand, but ground contamination is a hurdle industrial site left chemicals in soil and groundwater April 21, 2026
Local News La Plata County to add water supply section to comprehensive plan requires all counties be in compliance by December April 9, 2026
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 Canceled grants, expiring programs and benefit losses contribute to disappearing funds January 27, 2026
‘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 Plata County caregiver network is 120 members strong January 2, 2026
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 Emergency watershed funds still expected for Vallecito recovery December 23, 2025
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 sold to teachers, retirees and low-income community members November 18, 2025
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 'We may need to find somewhere to stay tonight,’ evacuee says October 12, 2025
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 Citizen-led group searched for bottlenecks in La Plata County planning department October 2, 2025
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 1% sales tax increase to appear on November ballot September 25, 2025
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 Outdoor facilities and scheduled events will not be affected; closures to remain in effect until November September 11, 2025
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 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 Gov. Polis to select appointee by Aug. 15 August 8, 2025
First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County this year reported in July Health Department shares how to protect oneself from mosquitoes August 1, 2025
52 homes evacuated, more on alert from Elkhorn and Rim Road fires Evacuees directed to Escalante Middle School shelter July 28, 2025
International travel to La Plata County drops in first half of 2025 Durango official says tourism may be entering a ‘new normal’ July 22, 2025