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After meeting with Rep. Jeff Hurd, La Plata County commissioners feel ‘very heard’

Board met with Colorado congressman to voice concerns over federal spending cuts

DATE: Apr 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents of affordable housing receive demands for payment but no explanation

52 letters threatening eviction distributed throughout 66-unit Piñon Terrace Apartments

DATE: May 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

End of emergency funds hits SNAP recipients and food providers in La Plata County

Benefits were cut an average of $90 per month in March

DATE: Apr 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

SNAP recipients in Southwest Colorado can prepare for reduced food benefits

On average, each individual will see a $90 reduction per month in allocations

DATE: Feb 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Low-income shoppers are ‘doubling up’ on fresh produce

A statewide program is making healthy foods accessible to SNAP recipients

DATE: Jan 13, 2023 | 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

La Plata County Humane Society celebrates 50 years

Renovations and an adoption drive mark the shelter’s anniversary

DATE: Jun 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Report: La Plata County food stamp enrollment stagnant

Five neighboring counties up participation

DATE: Feb 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Child-welfare problems could continue

Directors call for additional resources

DATE: Jul 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Human services agency under scrutiny

Reports of abuse and death mar state department

DATE: May 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kids’ safety focus of bill

Hickenlooper touts hotline to report issues

DATE: Apr 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

More students eating healthful breakfasts at Colorado schools

DENVER – More kids are getting healthful school breakfasts in Colorado and across the nation, according to a new School Breakfast Scorecard. Last year, according to the Food Resea...

DATE: Feb 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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