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Land Use

Dispersed camping is out of control in Chaffee County; officials are seeking solutions

An explosion in visitors and degrading outdoor ethics are wrecking natural areas

DATE: Feb 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

As land, water prices increase, record number of Coloradans are pursuing conservation easements

New law offers landowners tax credits worth 90% the value of their property

DATE: Feb 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

2021 real estate sales breach $1.6 billion in La Plata County

Continuing trend of low inventory, high prices closes out the year

DATE: Jan 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

No end in sight for Durango railroad’s Rockwood lawsuit

State regulatory body must first rule on La Plata County’s authority

DATE: Jan 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County tweaks and revises its land-use code; more changes expected this year

Most recent revisions apply largely to developers and businesses

DATE: Jan 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Regional economic strategy targets housing, infrastructure goals

Report also addresses using natural lands to support economy

DATE: Nov 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango nonprofit helps build mapping tool to visualize climate, biodiversity of public lands

Program was created for policymakers, but can also inform local conservation efforts

DATE: Nov 20, 2021 | CATEGORY:

Sen. Bennet to release draft legislation for National Conservation Area in Dolores River canyon

Proposed land designation would be in Dolores and San Miguel counties, downstream of McPhee Reservoir

DATE: Sep 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

With Democrats in control, CORE Act receives hearing in Senate subcommittee

Legislation would protect 400,000 acres, establish wilderness areas

DATE: Jun 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango adds 245 acres of open space to Horse Gulch area

Land conveyance helps jump-start Mesa Park Area Plan

DATE: Jun 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crested Butte ending free-for-all camping, designating sites

Agencies identifying as many as 211 formal campsites, requiring reservations

DATE: Apr 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Resident scooping up properties in rogue neighborhood northwest of Durango

Durango Estates has created headache for developers, county for years

DATE: Mar 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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