La Plata County officials - The Durango Herald

County surveyor dies

Larry Connolly first elected in 2000

DATE: Jul 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

New county administration building opens

$3.9 million remodel completed

DATE: Jun 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Voters favor airport sales tax

Ballot question unlikely until 2016

DATE: Jun 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Smartphone voting isn’t ready

Technology isn’t yet ready to allow voting on your smartphone, Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams said Tuesday during a visit to Durango. “Right now, the technology isn’t ...

DATE: Jun 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Infrastructure examined in county comp plan

The new La Plata County Comprehensive Plan could lay out general guidance for many aspects of infrastructure lacking in the current plan. The 2001 version of the plan addressed o...

DATE: Jun 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Commissioners support raises for county officials

La Plata County commissioners voiced support for pay increases for all elected county officials in a letter to state Sen. Ellen Roberts on Tuesday. The salaries for all nine elect...

DATE: Apr 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animal protection has new director

Gary Skiba, a six-month employee in the animal protection division of the La Plata County Humane Society, has been appointed to head the division. Skiba replaces Jon Plata, who re...

DATE: Mar 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Selection of airport option is deferred

Two commissioners defend taking time to consult public

DATE: Mar 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County seeking finance committee members

La Plata County Long Term Finance Committee is seeking a new member. The seven-person board helps advise the La Plata County Commissioners on financial planning. In rec...

DATE: Feb 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

County leaders take office

Freshmen officials schooled up for jobs

DATE: Jan 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Officials to take oath of office

The newly elected La Plata County officials will take an oath of office at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave. Two new officials will be swo...

DATE: Jan 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News