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La Plata County looks to partner with other counties for human services

Labor challenges have led to a backlog in processing of public benefits

DATE: Jul 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Unaffiliated voters heavily favor Republican races in 2022 La Plata County primaries

Democrats eye U.S. Supreme Court decisions as a motivator toward November

DATE: Jul 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Catalytic converter thefts reported in La Plata County

Three of the valuable car parts have been stolen in recent weeks

DATE: Jul 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three recent Durango High School graduates observe election process from the inside

‘With everything that happened in 2020, I wanted to just see the process for myself,’ says Tommy Pope, age 18

DATE: Jun 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4

Rains prompt San Juan National Forest, BLM to rescind Stage 1 measures

DATE: Jun 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Agencies map weeds to tackle roots of the problem

La Plata County, San Juan National Forest turn to GIS to slow the spread

DATE: Jun 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

La Plata County, city of Durango discuss Sept. 30 closure of Purple Cliffs homeless camp

Government officials will work on expedited schedule to identify one or more locations for managed camps

DATE: Jun 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

How to follow Tuesday’s primary election

La Plata County voters can expect results soon after the 7 p.m. deadline

DATE: Jun 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Primary turnout in La Plata County outpaces 2018

Races for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, statewide and national offices bring out voters

DATE: Jun 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

20 years later: Missionary Ridge Fire torched homes, devastated lives and taught us lessons

As Durango looks back on the historic blaze, those who were there recall conditions similar to today

DATE: Jun 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Longtime prosecutor resigns to pursue private practice

David Ottman has been practicing law for 21 years, including 13 with the 6th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Durango

DATE: Jun 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County doubles-down on plan to close Purple Cliffs this year

After failed efforts to establish a managed camp, officials say dispersed camping can no longer continue

DATE: Jun 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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