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La Plata County formally adopts ordinance to stop ‘Jake Brakes’

Road signs informing drivers of law to be placed where appropriate

DATE: Jan 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Progress planned this year for Durango Mesa Park

‘Iconic’ landscape set for multimillion-dollar development

DATE: Jan 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango, La Plata County prepare for potential unrest on Inauguration Day

No credible threats, but some buildings will be closed and preparations will be made

DATE: Jan 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

How is Ignacio putting its federal relief dollars to use?

Some residents have benefited from utility bill forgiveness

DATE: Jan 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County waives all liquor license fees for a year

Move aims to help ailing businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic

DATE: Jan 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County moves to require engine brake mufflers

New ordinance would allow enforcement of state law

DATE: Jan 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Outgoing La Plata County commissioners reflect on past eight years

Wildfires, mine spill, pandemic – leaders navigated several crises in office

DATE: Jan 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

COVID-19 ushers in era of social distancing, takeout food and face masks

DATE: Dec 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Property owner wins tax battle with La Plata County

State board rules owner is using land for agriculture

DATE: Dec 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Are tiny homes an affordable housing solution for high-priced La Plata County?

Owners say there are plenty of barriers, but also rewards

DATE: Dec 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bad actors prompt road closure, increased security on Smelter Mountain

‘People are destructive, and everyone is tired of it now’

DATE: Dec 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Driven by Front Range, new oil and gas rules will impact La Plata County

State regulations protect environment, health, supporters say

DATE: Dec 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News