Local News Two women survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail Sheriff says more community addiction resources needed to curb incidents April 1, 2026
La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities December 16, 2025
La Plata County commissioners approve 100-home plan at Purgatory resort Project faces additional steps of approval, permitting November 18, 2025
Colorado Supreme Court says Durango railroad must follow county land-use codes D&SNG began using Rockwood station as main arrival, departure point June 3, 2025
In brief visit, Rep. Jeff Hurd meets commissioners, protesters in Durango Congressman has yet to hold an in-person town hall April 24, 2025
Lawmakers OK bill allowing counties to increase lodgers tax Legislation could pave way for La Plata County ballot question this year April 17, 2025
La Plata County commissioners accept fairgrounds master plan means leaders will consider renovation projects annually March 1, 2025
A makeover for La Plata County Fairgrounds master plan details $27 million worth of upgrades to historic property February 9, 2025
Court sides with sheriff in first hearing over La Plata County Jail dispute Durango lost a judicial bid to temporarily restore ability to house municipal inmates at jail January 23, 2025
Durango names La Plata County commissioners in second jail lawsuit says decision to terminate contract is ‘arbitrary and unreasonable’ January 23, 2025
Three familiar faces sworn into elected La Plata County offices Commissioners, district attorney took oaths Tuesday; treasurer sworn in early January January 14, 2025
La Plata County terminates jail use agreement with Durango has 30 days before detention center stops accepting municipal offenders November 26, 2024
What will the weather be? Well, now we know Plata County unveils its weather radar tower and cellphone app October 30, 2024
Wife of La Plata County commissioner candidate catches flack for costume Black removed photos from social media showing her dressed as Pocahontas October 29, 2024
Nine candidates take questions at La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association forum Hopefuls running for statehouse and commissioner weigh in on wide-ranging topics September 24, 2024
United Airlines to add early morning Durango-to-Denver flight 5:30 a.m. departure will ease same-day round-trip travel August 13, 2024
La Plata County likely to propose 70% reallocation of lodgers tax to housing, child care question would go to voters in November August 12, 2024
La Plata County health board rejects sole director finalist, restarts search District is seeking candidate who has experience managing a large budget, dozens of people April 29, 2024
Officer injured by La Plata County Jail escapee sues county, jail and sheriff’s office Buck is accused of shooting Farmington cop 11 days after escaping detention center April 12, 2024
La Plata County launches Wildfire Resource Center map shows risks and resources of individual properties March 11, 2024
Without abdicating authority, EPA responds to Butler criticism quality expert left role in November citing lack of engagement by federal agency February 23, 2024
Demolition derby back on for 2024 La Plata County Fair will take place in Ignacio to work around liability concerns at fairgrounds February 22, 2024
La Plata County contractor breaks ground on weather radar tower system expected online this year February 2, 2024
Counties, Southern Utes leverage over $70 million in grant funds for broadband than 300 miles of fiber-optic installation slated for next few years January 25, 2024