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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

New marijuana dispensary coming to Colorado-New Mexico line

Some people concerned business is targeting out-of-state residents

DATE: Dec 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rogue neighborhood’s Wild West days may be numbered

Durango Estates subdivision has posed a number of complications over the years

DATE: Nov 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County adopts 2021 budget, with infrastructure spending

Commissioners say projects will provide economic jolt

DATE: Nov 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

After 44 years, Butch Knowlton retires from La Plata County

Search and rescue director helped countless people through emergencies

DATE: Nov 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Marsha Porter-Norton wins seat for La Plata County commissioner

Democratic candidate beats challenger Jack Turner by 166 votes

DATE: Nov 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s only community garden enters private ownership

Property owner plans to sell a chunk of land, keep remainder as is

DATE: Nov 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s next in La Plata County commissioner race that is too close to call?

126 votes separate Jack Turner, Marsha Porter-Norton

DATE: Nov 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Matt Salka takes race for La Plata County’s District 3

Both candidates touted ability to represent rural residents

DATE: Nov 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County targets gun range contamination

2021 budget proposes $2.5 million to remove lead

DATE: Oct 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Tens of thousands spent on race for La Plata County commissioner

Candidates say pandemic affects how they spend campaign money

DATE: Oct 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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