La Plata County government - The Durango Herald

Spending ramps up in latest campaign finance disclosures

Next reporting deadline Nov. 2

DATE: Oct 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Incumbent Allison Aichele challenged by local banker Colton Black

DATE: Oct 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Oct 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Delinquent property tax list published in print editions of Herald

Outstanding debt at $509,443 as of this week

DATE: Oct 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Candidates align on issues, with some different approaches

DATE: Oct 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County approves $5.4 million for new government building

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

DATE: Oct 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Clerk’s Office aces emergency training

Event earlier this month drew nearly all Colorado counties

DATE: Sep 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Railroad ridership down about 27% after fire, debris flows

Local officials, business owners discuss state of community

DATE: Aug 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

High-density development in Animas Valley denied

Too many concerns to warrant rezoning for development, county says

DATE: Aug 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why do some rural residents oppose zoning?

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

DATE: Aug 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tensions reignite over blocking Falls Creek Road

County says Ed Zink in the wrong, but it hasn’t pursued charges

DATE: Aug 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

GCC Energy paves the way for mining to increase near Hay Gulch

Firm makes good on road improvements

DATE: Jul 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News