Flood response highlights La Plata County’s emergency preparedness Officials credit planning, drills and new tech for swift action November 29, 2025
2 to 4 more inches of rain expected across Southwest Colorado could reach or exceed peak flows, cause more flooding October 13, 2025
La Plata County launches Wildfire Resource Center map shows risks and resources of individual properties March 11, 2024
Over 40% voter turnout in Southwest Colorado for presidential primaries La Plata County election official ‘very, very happy’ with turnout March 6, 2024
Red Cross, local governments help with mobile home water outage, which reaches Day 15 Recreation center showers made available to residents February 27, 2023
Catalytic converter thefts reported in La Plata County of the valuable car parts have been stolen in recent weeks July 2, 2022
Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4 prompt San Juan National Forest, BLM to rescind Stage 1 measures July 1, 2022
Agencies map weeds to tackle roots of the problem Plata County, San Juan National Forest turn to GIS to slow the spread June 30, 2022
20 years later: Missionary Ridge Fire torched homes, devastated lives and taught us lessons Durango looks back on the historic blaze, those who were there recall conditions similar to today June 18, 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 officials return from fentanyl summit with new insights Trainings designed to help law enforcement, prosecutors collaborate June 7, 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
La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions April 30, 2022
La Plata County clerk assails false elections claims, saying ‘enough’s enough’ of election officials met in Denver to call out bad-faith actors April 10, 2022
Regional opioid group selects members in preparation for settlement funds SouthWEST Opioid Response District will decide how to use the money to combat substance abuse in Southwest Colorado March 14, 2022
Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners Population increase plays a role, but something more is at play March 6, 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
La Plata County settles on location for radar Equipment will likely look like a four-legged water tower with large golf ball on top February 19, 2022
No end in sight for Durango railroad’s Rockwood lawsuit regulatory body must first rule on La Plata County’s authority January 6, 2022
La Plata County records first case of omicron health officials say new variant is likely spreading rapidly in Southwest Colorado December 30, 2021
State tax official accused of helping luxury resorts minimize property taxes Plata, Eagle, San Miguel counties cry foul, say employee is supposed to be neutral June 9, 2021
Durango railroad claims historic right to use Rockwood Station, sues La Plata County says local government lacks jurisdiction May 26, 2021
La Plata County property values increase after appraisals Landowners should start receiving new assessments after May 1 April 15, 2021
