Durango railroad claims historic right to use Rockwood Station, sues La Plata County says local government lacks jurisdiction May 26, 2021
$15.8 million in federal relief to land in La Plata County governments undecided about how to spend money May 20, 2021
La Plata County denies license for marijuana dispensary failed criminal, civil background review April 27, 2021
Can former detention center house homeless? County officials note roadblocks staff members, sheriff in favor of Bodo building becoming new community corrections center February 23, 2021
Jack Turner may move districts to run again for La Plata County commissioner Durango resident lost in 2020 to Marsha Porter-Norton February 9, 2021
Durango renews site search for homeless community Officials aim to identify location by May 1 deadline January 29, 2021
La Plata County formally adopts ordinance to stop ‘Jake Brakes’ signs informing drivers of law to be placed where appropriate January 26, 2021
Lawsuit seeks to close GCC Energy’s King II coal mine Conservation groups say more thorough water study will show excavation unsafe December 16, 2020
New marijuana dispensary coming to Colorado-New Mexico line people concerned business is targeting out-of-state residents December 15, 2020
What’s next in La Plata County commissioner race that is too close to call? 114 votes separate Jack Turner and Marsha Porter-Norton November 5, 2020
La Plata County tells Durango to find a homeless camp solution ‘lickety-split’ councilors say it’s taking longer than expected to find long-term location September 16, 2020
After yearslong effort, La Plata County inks new land-use code Commissioners unanimously adopt set of regulations September 15, 2020
County may shut down Purple Cliffs camp for homeless residents Commissioners: Site presents too many challenges to be long-term solution September 9, 2020
La Plata County doles out $4 million for COVID-related costs from Department of Local Affairs to be spread throughout community September 1, 2020
Archuleta County cools talk of leaving San Juan Basin Public Health Commissioners still want task force to look into forming own district August 18, 2020
Counties to discuss future of San Juan Basin Public Health Archuleta County’s desire to leave casts uncertainty on district August 14, 2020
Local health department director drops out of consideration for Oregon job Juan Basin Public Health to meet with partners about agency’s future August 12, 2020
La Plata County denies proposed campground, event space for motorcycle rally Commissioners praise concept, but say gathering too much of a risk July 21, 2020
Durango Hot Springs receives OK to serve alcohol Co-owner says staff members will be trained to spot over-intoxication July 14, 2020
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally proposes campsite, activities southwest of Durango Neighbors express concerns about motorcycle event July 3, 2020
La Plata County commission candidates advance to General Election Democrats likely to face unaffiliated candidates in November July 1, 2020
La Plata County enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions falls in line with other land management agencies in region May 12, 2020
La Plata County considers six-month moratorium on development applications would allow smoother transition to a new land-use code April 28, 2020
Local health officials expected to advise today on whether to end stay-at-home order governments await decision April 25, 2020
