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What to watch in 2026 for La Plata County

Elections, court trials, fights for social justice and ambitious redevelopments to shape the year

A look at the stories that defined 2025 in La Plata County

From wildfires to torrential rains, local happenings to national politics: Here’s what defined community conversations

Applications open Sunday for 2026 LPEA board election

Deadline to apply is March 21; four seats are open

La Plata County clerk plans to seek fifth term in 2026

Tiffany Lee cites election integrity, experience in reelection bid

La Plata County saw record turnout in off-year election

Voter participation hit 47%, reflects wave of civic engagement; mirrors national Democratic gains

Bayfield lodgers tax proposal fails

La Plata County will continue collecting funds on behalf of town

Voters approve Durango Fire Protection District property tax increase

DFPD thanks voters for putting their trust in the department

Bayfield sales tax hike defeated

Ballot measure 2B would have raised money for parks and recreation

Voters approve 1% sales tax increase for Upper Pine fire

Measure cruises to victory with 57% of vote total in La Plata County

Incumbents cruise to victory in Durango School District board election

Petersen, Brown and Parmenter win in landslide

Schools, taxes drive La Plata County voters on election day

Turnout on track to surpass clerk and recorder’s expectations

Durango School Board candidate’s criminal history sparks concerns

Jody Trampp acknowledges past but says online claims misrepresent his record and character