La Plata County property values increase after appraisals Landowners should start receiving new assessments after May 1 April 15, 2021
New radar system project put on hold after concerns raised about coverage area Selected site has limited coverage and value, critics say April 2, 2021
Proposed massive natural gas compressor station near Bayfield faces major setback Company missed deadline to submit plans; project considered ‘expired’ March 16, 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
Durango, La Plata County prepare for potential unrest on Inauguration Day credible threats, but some buildings will be closed and preparations will be made January 14, 2021
Property owner wins tax battle with La Plata County board rules owner is using land for agriculture December 27, 2020
Are tiny homes an affordable housing solution? say there are plenty of barriers, but also rewards December 26, 2020
Bad actors prompt road closure, increased security on Smelter Mountain ‘People are destructive, and everyone is tired of it now’ December 23, 2020
Driven by Front Range, new oil and gas rules will impact SW Colorado Supporters say regulations protect public health, environment December 18, 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 targets gun range contamination 2021 budget proposes $2.5 million to remove lead October 15, 2020
COVID-19 slowed economy, not yet impacting property tax collections than 700 people in county delinquent on property taxes October 13, 2020
Location for new radar system in Four Corners is finalized Weather station to be located south of Durango September 28, 2020
Colorado Supreme Court will hear La Plata County, CDPHE lawsuit seeks attorney fees, possibly precedent-setting ruling on retroactive health orders September 28, 2020
Durangoans turn out in droves for annual hazardous waste drop-off Two-hour wait ‘worth it,’ resident says September 22, 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
Highly invasive aquatic weed discovered in the Animas Valley Concerns raised about Eurasian watermilfoil spilling into Animas River, Lake Nighthorse September 11, 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
