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La Plata County Officials

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

La Plata County and Durango agree to partner on new site for managed camp

Two governments have an end in sight for the yearslong search

DATE: May 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband

COVID-19 money will support the development of fiber along Colorado Highway 151 to Ignacio

DATE: May 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions

DATE: Apr 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health moves toward a breakup

La Plata, Archuleta counties don’t see eye-to-eye on delivery of services

DATE: Apr 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Driver shortages, funding remain roadblocks for public transportation

La Plata County meets with transportation leaders to identify challenges and coordinate solutions

DATE: Apr 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County starts affordable housing fund

$1.7 million in COVID-19 relief money will be allocated to a pool for grants and loans

DATE: Apr 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Liane Jollon selected as Gates Family Foundation Harvard Fellow

The executive director of San Juan Basin Public Health will spend three weeks at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government

DATE: Apr 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County agrees to buy four properties for managed camp

Commissioners will spend $1.7 million to purchase sites next to the Durango Dog Park

DATE: Apr 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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