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Durango, La Plata County officials touch on housing, infrastructure and economy during quarterly forum

Local leaders discuss state of the community at Eggs & Issues

DATE: Apr 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time

DATE: Apr 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

What topics should guide La Plata County in future decision-making?

Commissioners seek ideas from community about strategic priorities

DATE: Mar 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County approves loan for Westside Mobile Home Park

$1.5 million in financing will help residents to purchase the park

DATE: Mar 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Government projects confront rising costs, mounting delays

County and city face challenges from inflation and labor and supply chain disruptions

DATE: Mar 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County, city of Durango return to in-person public meetings

As pandemic restrictions ease, both governments will continue to offer hybrid formats

DATE: Mar 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County prepares to open first morgue

Coroner’s Office will have its own space to conduct autopsies and care for the deceased

DATE: Mar 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health amends public health advisory to align with CDC

As cases fall, agency moves to ease masking guidelines and shifts its pandemic response

DATE: Mar 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Republicans energized at caucuses

Voters’ priorities include county land-use code, education, state and national issues

DATE: Mar 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County decides – in principle – how to split $10.9 million in COVID-19 relief money

Commissioners earmark funding for housing, broadband and social impacts

DATE: Mar 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bipartisan bill would extend Colorado and San Juan River conservation programs

Legislation would help protect four threatened and endangered fish species

DATE: Feb 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County restarts discussions of COVID-19 relief money

Federal rules released in January delayed work sessions that will guide how funds are spent

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Photos: Fort Lewis College men’s basketball at home

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s hoops wins home opener

Photos: Durango High School football wins in second round of state playoffs

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s soccer hosts RMAC tournament gameSkyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals

Skyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals

Photos: Bayfield High School volleyball hosts regionalWolverines win on Saturday, move on to state in Denver

Wolverines win on Saturday, move on to state in Denver