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La Plata County Commissioners

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

Colorado wants fire-resistant houses, but La Plata County says enforcement will be costly

Proposed wildfire code could also drive up rural building costs

DATE: Apr 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawmakers OK bill allowing counties to increase lodgers tax

Legislation could pave way for La Plata County ballot question this year

DATE: Apr 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Manager Chuck Stevens accepts job in Maryland

‘New leadership will bring a fresh perspective,’ Stevens said. His last day is June 10

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County passes resolution supporting federal public lands

‘This is the American way of life. And it’s being threatened,’ Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton says

DATE: Apr 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

After meeting with Rep. Jeff Hurd, La Plata County commissioners feel ‘very heard’

Board met with Colorado congressman to voice concerns over federal spending cuts

DATE: Apr 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Commissioners’ jail tour reveals need for more space, funding

Facility requires an estimated $11 million in improvements, but county has ‘thin checkbook’ to work with

DATE: Mar 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioners accept fairgrounds master plan

Vote means leaders will consider renovation projects annually

DATE: Feb 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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