Dolores drafts regulations for short-term vacation rentals require safety inspections, annual permit and occupancy limits December 30, 2020
With final weeks looming, Senate subcommittee takes testimony on CORE Act Sen. Michael Bennet calls hearing a ‘big step’ November 19, 2020
Montezuma County upholds 3-acre minimum for development Process already exists for smaller lots, commissioners say October 21, 2020
Three land use code changes get green light more controversial changes still being debated September 30, 2020
Montezuma County discusses proposal to reduce setbacks and commissioners debate whether changes are necessary September 26, 2020
Debate continues for reducing 3-acre minimum at public hearing oppose change, including Commissioner Ertel September 25, 2020
Cortez couple receives archaeology award McBrides help landowners identify ancient sites September 24, 2020
After yearslong effort, La Plata County inks new land-use code Commissioners unanimously adopt set of regulations September 15, 2020
Montezuma County keeps acreage, river restrictions in Dolores Valley on density to remain; public shows support August 18, 2020
Public hearing set for proposed change to land use code Concerns expressed about increased density, water quality August 17, 2020
Manure dumped in middle of Durango neighborhood raises alarm says excavation company is not operating under valid land-use permit July 31, 2020
Changes suggested for Montezuma County land use code Recommendations are to reduce development restrictions July 16, 2020
Limits on noise, hours weigh on Durango Hot Springs say onerous conditions for county permit could crush business June 20, 2020
U.S. Senate passes public lands bill; Colorado Dems accuse Gardner of ‘greenwashing’ Act not included with Great American Outdoors legislation June 19, 2020
Montezuma County commissioners consider changes in land use code Loosening Dolores River Valley regulations under review June 12, 2020
‘Holy grail’ conservation bill advances in U.S. Senate funding would drastically reduce maintenance backlog in national parks June 11, 2020
La Plata County drops prospect of moratorium on new development Business community says proposal to suspend new development poorly timed May 1, 2020
La Plata County considers six-month moratorium on development applications would allow smoother transition to a new land-use code April 28, 2020
Dolores to host forum on marijuana, OHV questions Sheriffs and Silverton officials to attend February 24, 2020
BLM designates special management areas ACECs cover 14,335 acres in Montezuma and San Miguel counties February 14, 2020
Colorado Wilderness Act passes U.S. House Republicans Tipton and Lambert oppose expansion of wilderness areas February 12, 2020
Cortez council rejects land use code update Overwhelming community opposition given at hours-long hearing January 30, 2020
