Health board members resign after La Plata County takeover
Commissioners took over hiring duties Tuesday; three board members had resigned by Thursday
DATE: May 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News
Colorado told La Plata County to clean up its landfill; now the state will pay for it
A bill awaiting governor’s signature dedicates money to remediation at sites like the one in Bayfield
DATE: May 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County examines if Glacier Club’s metro district can meet debt obligations
Taxing entity is late on $14 million in debt payments
DATE: May 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News
State announces $5 million settlement for Gold King, mining damages
Federal government will open its wallet to address natural resource harms in Bonita Peak Mining District
DATE: May 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News
San Juan Basin Public Health director announces departure
After 10 years at helm, Liane Jollon takes new job on Colorado’s Front Range
DATE: May 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango coffee shop falls victim to telephone scam
Still Life is out $1,500 after an employee was swindled into wiring money
DATE: May 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County commissioners to take over hiring of public health director
Board of Health to act in advisory capacity through the end of 2023
DATE: May 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News
Animas City Mountain prescribed burn underway
After years of planning, a controlled wildfire is just what the doctor ordered
DATE: May 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County likely to seize control over hiring for public health district
Resolution would ‘clarify’ duties of new board, giving it ‘advisory’ powers
DATE: May 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News
‘Trust the science’ on wolves, says Lauren Boebert
However, scientists say there is no consensus on wolf recovery
DATE: May 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News
LPEA director candidates face off as election gets underway
Ballots were sent this week and should be arriving in mailboxes
DATE: May 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News
What does Southwest Colorado need to better address addiction?
Advocates say comprehensive resources needed, from recovery housing to methadone clinics
DATE: May 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News
