It’s official: Election results finalized 20 days after two close contests Commissioner Brad Blake, Pine River Library will not request recount November 26, 2018
Local News Commissioners approve new gravel pit near Bondad Operation expected to create six jobs, 335,000 tons of material a year November 13, 2018
La Plata County commissioners get zoning tutorial Commissioners plan series of sessions to learn more about pros, cons August 30, 2018
Local News La Plata County approves Stage 3 fire restrictions Homeless camp evacuated, coal-fired steam engines prohibited June 12, 2018
Local News Bill to allow voting-by-district in small counties defeated commissioners are elected at-large May 3, 2018
Local News Durango City Council proposes homeless shelters instead of a camp idea: Use churches, government buildings and other structures for temporary housing February 16, 2018
Local News Southern Ute police could cite non-Native American drivers under new traffic code Non-Native Americans would be subject to tickets by tribal police February 9, 2018
Local News Durango-La Plata County Airport plans terminal remodel to aid airline staff Long-term vision for airport still in limbo, director says October 11, 2017
La Plata County takes no stand on lawsuit on oil and gas agency aims to emphasize health and environment over energy interests June 30, 2017
La Plata County creates draft of dog-barking rules Cliff Vancura/Durango Herald County staff has produced a preliminary draft of the county’s first ordinance on nuisance barking, a topic… March 6, 2017
La Plata revenue expected to drop 13.6 percent Property, severance taxes to take biggest hits March 6, 2017
Tipton pressured to oppose bill on policing public lands Plata officials a vote against bill March 1, 2017
La Plata County OKs letter on tribal water standards application Southern Utes seek EPA-approved water program February 1, 2017
Less state grant money expected for local projects in 2017 $10 million to $12 million projected for upcoming grant cycles December 25, 2016
Democrat incumbents retain La Plata commission seats Commissioners Gwen Lachelt, District 2, and Julie Westendorff, District 3, defeated their Republican challengers. Lachelt beat opponent Lyle McKnight with… November 10, 2016
La Plata County takes step toward Denver TV access county to petition for market modification October 30, 2016
Local News Forest Service, S.W. Colorado counties order fire restrictions vegetation at lower elevations raises risks June 30, 2016
Local News La Plata County to consider comments on Superfund also set to begin sampling water in early June May 27, 2016
Business Superfund management team lays out plans for 2016 Mining-related sites along Mineral Creek, Cement Creek and the Upper Animas River are to be included in the Bonita Peak… April 29, 2016
Business EPA: La Plata County won’t get full reimbursement for Gold King Commissioners say agency reversed rules of agreement April 29, 2016
State Nation World Rural, barking dogs may get shorter leash Plata County exploring dog-nuisance, animal-cruelty regulations October 1, 2015
Business Sky-high hopes cost of upgrades has some officials questioning if it’s necessary – and how we’ll pay for it January 12, 2015
MT - News Options for new terminal carry hefty price tags Durango aviation director: Doing nothing has costs, too November 18, 2014
Business Options for new terminal carry hefty price tags Durango aviation director: Doing nothing has costs, too November 17, 2014
