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La Plata County Commissioners

Women take the lead in La Plata County politics

Four elected leaders share their take on gender and policy

DATE: Aug 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County comes together for veterans as Afghanistan falls into chaos

‘They don’t have to go through this alone,’ says county manager and Afghan vet

DATE: Aug 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire restrictions lifted in unincorporated La Plata County

Campfires, open burning and other previously restricted activities are now allowed

DATE: Jul 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County governments turn to old tool to address housing ‘crisis’

Officials reactivate regional housing authority

DATE: Jul 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jack Turner announces second bid for La Plata County commissioner

Candidate moved homes to run in District 1

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County calls for audit of state division over ethics concern

Commissioners say lack of transparency, favoritism at play

DATE: Jun 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commission opposes effort to expand animal cruelty laws to fish, livestock

Initiative seeks to extend life of ag animals, redefine some farm practices as ‘sex acts’

DATE: Jun 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County adds teeth to fire restrictions ahead of summer

Changes include penalties and flexibility for implementing burn bans

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango railroad claims historic right to use Rockwood Station, sues La Plata County

Train says local government lacks jurisdiction

DATE: May 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

$15.8 million in federal relief to land in La Plata County

Local governments undecided about how to spend money

DATE: May 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County approves new water service for Gem Village

La Plata Archuleta Water District could help address water quality issues

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield shrinks buffer zone for marijuana grows

Town requested 3-mile radius in 2013 to prevent cultivations

DATE: May 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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