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La Plata County budget for 2019 ‘isn’t pretty’

Only two residents show up to comment on financial road map

Treasurer candidate Colton Black says bankruptcy a personal matter

Opponents say financial filing raises concern for managing public funds

Spending ramps up in latest campaign finance disclosures

Next reporting deadline Nov. 2

In La Plata County treasurer’s race, candidates spar over how office is run

Incumbent Allison Aichele challenged by local banker Colton Black

La Plata County plans for another year of low revenues in 2019

Slight bump in property taxes is expected to be short-lived

Delinquent property tax list published in print editions of Herald

Outstanding debt at $509,443 as of this week

Winner of commissioner race will face shrinking budget, tough land-use issues

Candidates align on issues, with some different approaches

La Plata County approves $5.4 million for new government building

Money was set aside years ago to pay for capital-improvement projects

La Plata County Clerk’s Office aces emergency training

Event earlier this month drew nearly all Colorado counties

Railroad ridership down about 27% after fire, debris flows

Local officials, business owners discuss state of community

High-density development in Animas Valley denied

Too many concerns to warrant rezoning for development, county says

Why do some rural residents oppose zoning?

La Plata County wants to improve land-use approval process, while providing standards