La Plata County Commissioners - The Durango Herald

Elizabeth Philbrick appointed next La Plata County commissioner

Business owner, mother of two, to fill District 1 seat vacated by Clyde Church

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Appointment process began weeks before La Plata County commissioner formally resigned

Clyde Church announced resignation June 21; possible replacements were already teed up

DATE: Jun 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Meet the candidates hoping to become a La Plata County commissioner

Land-use code, economic growth shared priorities among three hopefuls

DATE: Jun 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Medicaid cuts ‘cruel and unnecessary,’ La Plata County commissioner says

Commissioners pass resolution opposing proposed restrictions to public health insurance program

DATE: Jun 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church resigns

Vacancy committee to meet July 1 to appoint replacement

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Supreme Court says Durango railroad must follow county land-use codes

D&SNG began using Rockwood station as main arrival, departure point

DATE: Jun 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council quietly meets with La Plata County commissioners

Did ‘breaking of bread’ break open meetings law?

DATE: May 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango, La Plata County attempt to resolve conflict over 911 dispatch center

County has withheld payments since January, citing concerns with budgeting process and shared facility ownership

DATE: May 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Interim La Plata County manager named as search begins

Kevin Hall will take over for outgoing Chuck Stevens

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County withdraws from Visit Durango contract after city takeover

Historically, tourism marketing was outsourced to now-defunct destination management group

DATE: May 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

In brief visit, Rep. Jeff Hurd meets commissioners, protesters in Durango

Congressman has yet to hold an in-person town hall

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County considers asking voters to raise sales tax

A half-cent increase would raise county rate to 2.5% and generate estimated $8.9 million in 2026

DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

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Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.