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La Plata County Commissioners

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

A makeover for La Plata County Fairgrounds

New master plan details $27 million worth of upgrades to historic property

DATE: Feb 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango to drop jail lawsuits against sheriff, La Plata commissioners

County officials denounce legal actions, say they have damaged relations

DATE: Feb 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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