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La Plata County Officials

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

Local governments and land agencies upgrade fire restrictions

Stage 2 bans campfires in San Juan National Forest, among other activities

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County commissioners terminate managed camp contract

Limitations identified during due diligence process led to concerns about size of site

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

Amid concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160

DATE: Jun 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents of Purple Cliffs want a say in move to managed camp

Some in unhoused community feel burned by the county, city and local advocacy groups

DATE: Jun 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County officials return from fentanyl summit with new insights

Trainings designed to help law enforcement, prosecutors collaborate

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County briefed on logistics of ending San Juan Basin Public Health

Commissioners stress they are in a ‘due diligence’ stage

DATE: May 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned

Stage 1 precautions effective Thursday morning

DATE: May 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds

Investments in housing, broadband and other projects total $4.68 million so far

DATE: May 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homeless council says much has been done, but there’s more to do in Durango

Manna resource center, Espero Apartments among recent success stories

DATE: May 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Town of Bayfield, seniors spar over use of Pine River Senior Center

Residents say the facility has not been operated properly since opening in 2021

DATE: May 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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