La Plata County government - The Durango Herald

Finalists again named for La Plata County manager job

Shawna Legarza is serving in interim role; Drew Sanders is Cortez city manager

DATE: Jan 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday