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County sets it straight with leaning flagpole

What’s with the listing flagpole at the La Plata County Administration Building at East Second Avenue and 11th Street? The flagpole has been that way since the building opened. Does it imply...

DATE: Apr 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Neighbors oppose high-density development in Animas Valley

Developer says project would provide affordable housing

DATE: Mar 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County fires Texas firm contracted to rewrite land-use codes

Draft of regulations sparked outcry that company ‘missed the mark’

DATE: Mar 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

As budget shrinks, La Plata County will not fill 19 positions

Property tax revenues down 50 percent in last seven years

DATE: Mar 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

What went wrong with La Plata County’s land-use plan?

In an attempt to overhaul outdated regulations, a mix of forces led to outrage

DATE: Feb 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County approves 2 new marijuana growing facilities

Water, security concerns addressed, businesses say

DATE: Feb 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County adopts revised ethics policies

Changes come months after concerns raised about paid travel

DATE: Feb 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Some residents say U.N. plot is behind land-use revisions

Agenda 21 skeptics pipe up at La Plata County public meetings

DATE: Feb 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tim Walsworth, BID leader, to run for La Plata County treasurer

Director of Durango Business Improvement District to challenge incumbent Allison Aichele

DATE: Feb 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Revisions coming to La Plata County’s draft land-use codes

Officials will consider public feedback, look at other counties’ codes to reshape regulations

DATE: Feb 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata Liberty Coalition says county’s district plans must be updated

400 attend meeting to discuss how to revise land-use code

DATE: Feb 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Amid backlash, La Plata County pushes back timeline for land-use code

Staff will respond to concerns; rewrite expected to take 12 weeks

DATE: Jan 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club