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La Plata County Government

New year brings higher taxes, at least in La Plata County

1% sales tax hike went into effect Jan. 1

DATE: Jan 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County clerk plans to seek fifth term in 2026

Tiffany Lee cites election integrity, experience in reelection bid

DATE: Dec 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Humane society to dissolve animal protection services after La Plata County ends contract

Formal approval still needed; Sheriff’s Office would assume duties beginning Jan. 1

DATE: Nov 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Interim La Plata County manager officially appointed

Shawna Legarza, director of emergency management, to start Friday

DATE: Nov 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County downsizing vehicle fleet amid budget shortfall

Sheriff’s Office lists $170,000 transport truck; other automobiles may join it

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County voters receive crash course in this year’s ballot measures

League of Women Voters hosts discussion, information session

DATE: Oct 31, 2025 | CATEGORY:

La Plata County commissioners name finalist interim manager

Shawna Legarza, director of emergency management, is likely to serve in position for at least three months

DATE: Oct 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

As government shutdown drags on, La Plata County’s most vulnerable at risk

SNAP benefits will stop Nov. 1; WIC continues until Dec. 1

DATE: Oct 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County preps for economic slowdown, long-term deficits in 2026 draft budget

With no structural solution on horizon, cuts across all sectors expected to reduce critical services

DATE: Sep 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church resigns

Vacancy committee to meet July 1 to appoint replacement

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Supreme Court says Durango railroad must follow county land-use codes

D&SNG began using Rockwood station as main arrival, departure point

DATE: Jun 2, 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

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