GOCO awards $165,000 for restoration, conservation projects in La Plata County
Durango, Bayfield and La Plata Open Space Conservancy among grant recipients
DATE: Dec 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems
Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities
DATE: Dec 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County clerk plans to seek fifth term in 2026
Tiffany Lee cites election integrity, experience in reelection bid
DATE: Dec 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County seeks new veterans service officer
Greg Dotson to step down after five years in the role
DATE: Dec 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Bayfield board to hold hearing on trustee accused of confronting resident
Alexis Hartz faces removal hearing after harassment claim
DATE: Dec 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County’s 2026 budget avoids deep cuts after sales tax approval
Public Works to see a boost; some employee benefits scaled back
DATE: Dec 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
LPEA wants to build battery storage locations, some residents are opposed
Systems could provide backup power, but opponents worry about safety
DATE: Dec 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
More turnover hits Fort Lewis Mesa fire district
Board president resigns amid rising tensions
DATE: Dec 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Mobile home residents nearing deal to purchase property north of Durango
Owner accepts residents’ $5.45 million offer over larger bids
DATE: Dec 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Bear encounters rise in La Plata County, across Colorado
1,116 sightings reported countywide in 2025, almost double the number recorded in 2024
DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Hissing gas well near Hesperus finally gets Colorado’s attention
Department of Natural Resources expected to visit site this month
DATE: Dec 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Fiesta Days Rodeo loses free access to La Plata County Fairgrounds
Reduced scale, staffing shortages, safety concerns cited in commissioners’ decision
DATE: Dec 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
