La Plata County opens wallet to prevent homelessness A $500,000 loan will help nonprofit purchase Adventure Inn, convert it to bridge housing January 12, 2024
Demolition derby nixed at 2024 La Plata County Fair liability concerns mean the event will not happen at the fairgrounds next year October 12, 2023
The long-term future of short-term rentals in SW Colorado Durango clamped down on vacation rentals six years ago – might La Plata County do the same? October 9, 2023
Gov. Polis holds listening session with local leaders part of a visit through Southwest Colorado October 3, 2023
Marvel peafowl ruffle feathers of the birds has run afoul of her neighbors, who complain of noise, smell and trespass September 15, 2023
Long-awaited water dock opens in western La Plata County ‘It saves time, it saves money, it saves fuel,’ says elected official June 27, 2023
La Plata County to repave County Road 501, delay work on Country Road 301 Freeze-thaw cycle has done significant damage to asphalt March 15, 2023
La Plata County commissioners direct staff on oil and gas setbacks aim to strike a balance between desires of the industry and environmentalists January 18, 2023
Durango railroad receives second chance in Rockwood Station lawsuit Plata County cannot regulate train’s operation, but Public Utilities Commission can January 17, 2023
Government leaders in S.W. Colorado ask Polis to take action on broadband access internet providers won’t have access to fiber backbone running through region January 10, 2023
Error leads to uncollected $781,000 for Ignacio schools Plata County did not apply the increased mill levy rate in 2022 December 1, 2022
La Plata, Archuleta counties agree to dissolve San Juan Basin Public Health Pandemic response exposed ‘philosophical differences’ between the counties, prompting them to go separate ways November 15, 2022
Revision of La Plata County gas and oil land-use code underway will continue to offer opportunities for public input through early November October 8, 2022
Demolition Derby drivers question La Plata County age requirements behind wheel must be at least 18 for liability reasons July 20, 2022
Sheriff’s Office: A dog attack, shots fired and assault highlight problems at Purple Cliffs Durango Police Department helps respond to 911 call involving gunfire July 8, 2022
Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160 June 11, 2022
Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp in unhoused community feel burned by the county, city and local advocacy groups June 8, 2022
La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband COVID-19 money will support the development of fiber along Colorado Highway 151 to Ignacio May 2, 2022
Why can’t Durango’s unhoused manage themselves? Purple Cliffs residents say they already have a managed camp; La Plata County and advocacy groups disagree February 23, 2022
Natural gas company inches closer to exploring Mancos Shale formation in La Plata County wells in northwestern New Mexico are highest producing in 20 years for San Juan Basin November 17, 2021
La Plata County joins Colorado opioid settlement Commissioners acknowledge money will help, but more is needed to combat drug use October 26, 2021
La Plata County comes together for veterans as Afghanistan falls into chaos ‘They don’t have to go through this alone,’ says county manager and Afghan vet August 21, 2021
La Plata County governments turn to old tool to address housing ‘crisis’ Officials reactivate regional housing authority July 16, 2021
La Plata County commission opposes effort to expand animal cruelty laws to fish, livestock Initiative seeks to extend life of ag animals, redefine some farm practices as ‘sex acts’ June 8, 2021
