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La Plata County Commissioners

Nugget Mountain Bar near Purgatory Resort changes ownership

North La Plata County establishment welcomes new faces amid permit disputes

DATE: Aug 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Demolition Derby drivers question La Plata County age requirements

Those behind wheel must be at least 18 for liability reasons

DATE: Jul 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s storied history with homelessness: Can we become a ‘model community’?

Imminent closing of Purple Cliffs renews a complex history of unhoused camping, community action

DATE: Jul 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council to discuss possible homeless campsite ahead of Purple Cliffs closure

Councilors to meet in executive session Tuesday

DATE: Jul 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Unaffiliated candidate Jack Turner a wildcard in La Plata County commissioner race

Will independent candidate pull more votes from Democratic or Republican voters?

DATE: Jul 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Unaffiliated candidates submit petitions for La Plata County ballot

Jack Turner, Tiffany Lee and Erin Hutchins look to secure their places in November races

DATE: Jul 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s Office: A dog attack, shots fired and assault highlight problems at Purple Cliffs

Durango Police Department helps respond to 911 call involving gunfire

DATE: Jul 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County, city of Durango discuss Sept. 30 closure of Purple Cliffs homeless camp

Government officials will work on expedited schedule to identify one or more locations for managed camps

DATE: Jun 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County doubles-down on plan to close Purple Cliffs this year

After failed efforts to establish a managed camp, officials say dispersed camping can no longer continue

DATE: Jun 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioners terminate managed camp contract

Limitations identified during due diligence process led to concerns about size of site

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

Amid concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160

DATE: Jun 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp

Some in unhoused community feel burned by the county, city and local advocacy groups

DATE: Jun 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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