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Land Use

La Plata County Board of Adjustment hearing gets testy

Durango Hot Springs appealed, and lost, a land-use decision

DATE: Jun 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal ‘land grab’ or conservation? U.S. senator visits Dolores River to weigh in

Opponents fear a national monument will curtail access and draw crowds; supporters say it will help manage impacts

DATE: Jun 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

City tackles land transfers in next steps for Durango Mesa Park

Updated area plan, preliminary plot receive approval from councilors

DATE: May 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Ute Indian Tribe accuses Durango of illegal land grab in Senate committee hearing

City to host information session about La Posta Road project Monday

DATE: Apr 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango to launch turf grass replacement program encouraging water conservation

Colorado water board grants and Visit Durango to contribute to free landscaping consultations, rebates

DATE: Feb 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council approves rezoning of Grandview property to low-density residential use

Councilors break from Planning Commission recommendation to reject reclassification

DATE: Jan 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council gives first approval for proposed Community Development Commission

Changes for accessory dwelling units and Fair Share Program pass first readings

DATE: Nov 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Public lands protections pursued across the Southwest

A policy debate has played out repeatedly across states in the Southwest in recent years over the appropriate locations for mineral development and energy extraction. Communities, tribes and...

DATE: Oct 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

The long-term future of short-term rentals in SW Colorado

Durango clamped down on vacation rentals six years ago – might La Plata County do the same?

DATE: Oct 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Final vote on Durango Mesa Park annexation is around the corner

City Council signals unanimous support to complete yearslong process

DATE: Sep 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores River, CORE Act bills heard by Senate subcommittee

Bennet, Hickenlooper say proposed land protections have support in Colorado

DATE: Jul 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

What do ranchers, oil producers and bike groups have in common?

They all want a say in new federal land management rules

DATE: Jul 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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