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La Plata County Commissioners

Gov. Polis is asking districts to lower property tax rates — they say ‘absolutely not’

The request follows state action to limit tax increases

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County set to increase development fees

Building and planning fees likely to jump Jan. 1, 2024

DATE: Nov 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Treasurer Moni Grushkin sworn in

Outgoing Treasurer Allison Aichele gave notice of resignation in July

DATE: Nov 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County settles with former deputy county manager over ageism claims

Mike Segrest sought over $650,000, settled for $36,000 plus attorney’s fees

DATE: Oct 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield, Marvel transfer stations slated to reopen in early November

The two locations have been closed since early September

DATE: Oct 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioners officially neutral on Prop. HH, unofficially concerned

Other regional leaders voice conflicted feelings and serious concerns

DATE: Oct 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

The road and bridge conundrum

How does La Plata County work around a Road and Bridge Dept. funding deficit?

DATE: Oct 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Demolition derby nixed at 2024 La Plata County Fair

Rising liability concerns mean the event will not happen at the fairgrounds next year

DATE: Oct 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

The long-term future of short-term rentals in SW Colorado

Durango clamped down on vacation rentals six years ago – might La Plata County do the same?

DATE: Oct 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County unveils $174 million 2024 budget

The 20% spending increase includes 10 new positions and a public health department

DATE: Oct 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

City, county prepare for decreasing joint sales tax revenue

Finance staff predicts 2% revenue decrease as they prepare for recession

DATE: Oct 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis holds listening session with local leaders

Stop part of a visit through Southwest Colorado

DATE: Oct 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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