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La Plata County Government

La Plata County, hoping to ease turnover, proposes raises for staff

Officials say budget declines have caused wages to remain stagnant

DATE: Nov 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

County approves new homes near Bayfield, solar project west of Durango

Planning commissioners give early green light to 14 homes

DATE: Nov 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘ACT Building’ to house three La Plata County offices

$5.3 million structure will house assessor, clerk and treasurer

DATE: Nov 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Walmart sues 32 Colorado counties in attempt to shrink tax bills

Retail giant claims stores’ equipment is being overvalued

DATE: Nov 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Amid national violence, La Plata County looks to increase security

Officials call for 4 new guards to patrol offices, meet new court requirements

DATE: Nov 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

It took two years, but district plans are complete

Documents will help guide growth in La Plata County

DATE: Nov 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Some residents happy, others less so, with county district plans

Planning Commission set to adopt updates this week and next

DATE: Nov 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commission candidates file first expense report

Marsha Porter-Norton out-raises, outspends other contestants in race for commission

DATE: Nov 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Did your county road make the list for 2020 improvements?

Paving projects, culvert replacement and guardrail repair being proposed

DATE: Oct 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

High-density developments sought in unincorporated La Plata County

Developers say corridor between Durango, Bayfield ripe for growth

DATE: Oct 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Temporary uranium disposal site proposed south of Durango

Residents oppose plan, citing health and environmental concerns

DATE: Oct 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jack Turner, Durango native, announces run for La Plata County commissioner

Unaffiliated candidate wants to bridge community divide

DATE: Oct 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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