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
BP reports uptick of spills in La Plata County oil and gas company documents nearly 20 spills this year November 12, 2020
La Plata County targets gun range contamination 2021 budget proposes $2.5 million to remove lead October 15, 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
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
Manure dumped in middle of Durango neighborhood raises alarm says excavation company is not operating under valid land-use permit July 31, 2020
Limits on noise, hours weigh on Durango Hot Springs say onerous conditions for county permit could crush business June 20, 2020
Colorado fire chiefs call for six-month ban on open fires Measure would include campfires, ag burns April 10, 2020
Amid national violence, La Plata County looks to increase security Officials call for four new security guards to patrol offices, meetings November 11, 2019
La Plata County Colorado Did your county road make the list for 2020 improvements? projects, culvert replacement and guardrail repair being proposed October 30, 2019
County has no say in proposed uranium dump site health department noncommittal on future plans amid opposition October 29, 2019
Business Terminal remodel nears completion at Durango-La Plata County Airport Project expands baggage-handling area, ticket counters, offices October 5, 2019
Software glitches cause heavy backlog for food, medical assistance some instances, benefits could take two to three months to receive September 13, 2019
Nearly 50 properties removed from tax-exempt ag status Properties in county don’t qualify for ag exemption August 16, 2019
Business New home and property valuations hitting mailboxes assessor says change is moderate May 6, 2019
Local News La Plata County announces three finalists for county manager job reception to meet the candidates planned for Monday April 4, 2019
Local News Test case of barking dog ordinance dismissed judge says prosecutors lack sufficient evidence April 4, 2019
Local News Shakeups won’t delay district plans, La Plata County officials say Planning department hopes to have 12 district plans updated by September March 18, 2019
Local News County looks for ways to ease space crunch at coroner’s office Backlog in autopsies creates hardship on grieving families March 12, 2019
