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La Plata County Commissioners

Western Colorado counties press Polis for public response to Enterprise pipeline spill

Western Colorado counties press Polis for public response to Enterprise pipeline spill

La Plata County commissioners cosign letter urging improved communication and transparency, push for operator accountability

Two women survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail

Two women survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail

Sheriff says more community addiction resources needed to curb incidents

La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems

La Plata County residents at odds over acceptable levels of risk with battery storage systems

Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities

December 16, 2025

La Plata County commissioners approve 100-home plan at Purgatory resort

La Plata County commissioners approve 100-home plan at Purgatory resort

Project faces additional steps of approval, permitting

November 18, 2025

Colorado Supreme Court says Durango railroad must follow county land-use codes

Colorado Supreme Court says Durango railroad must follow county land-use codes

D&SNG began using Rockwood station as main arrival, departure point

In brief visit, Rep. Jeff Hurd meets commissioners, protesters in Durango

In brief visit, Rep. Jeff Hurd meets commissioners, protesters in Durango

Congressman has yet to hold an in-person town hall

Lawmakers OK bill allowing counties to increase lodgers tax

Lawmakers OK bill allowing counties to increase lodgers tax

Legislation could pave way for La Plata County ballot question this year

La Plata County commissioners accept fairgrounds master plan

La Plata County commissioners accept fairgrounds master plan

Vote means leaders will consider renovation projects annually

A makeover for La Plata County Fairgrounds

A makeover for La Plata County Fairgrounds

New master plan details $27 million worth of upgrades to historic property

February 9, 2025

Court sides with sheriff in first hearing over La Plata County Jail dispute

Court sides with sheriff in first hearing over La Plata County Jail dispute

Durango lost a judicial bid to temporarily restore ability to house municipal inmates at jail

January 23, 2025

Durango names La Plata County commissioners in second jail lawsuit

Durango names La Plata County commissioners in second jail lawsuit

City says decision to terminate contract is ‘arbitrary and unreasonable’

January 23, 2025

Three familiar faces sworn into elected La Plata County offices

Three familiar faces sworn into elected La Plata County offices

Commissioners, district attorney took oaths Tuesday; treasurer sworn in early January

January 14, 2025

La Plata County terminates jail use agreement with Durango

La Plata County terminates jail use agreement with Durango

City has 30 days before detention center stops accepting municipal offenders

November 26, 2024

What will the weather be? Well, now we know

What will the weather be? Well, now we know

La Plata County unveils its weather radar tower and cellphone app

October 30, 2024

Wife of La Plata County commissioner candidate catches flack for costume

Wife of La Plata County commissioner candidate catches flack for costume

Krii Black removed photos from social media showing her dressed as Pocahontas

October 29, 2024

Nine candidates take questions at La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association forum

Nine candidates take questions at La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association forum

Hopefuls running for statehouse and commissioner weigh in on wide-ranging topics

September 24, 2024

United Airlines to add early morning Durango-to-Denver flight

United Airlines to add early morning Durango-to-Denver flight

The 5:30 a.m. departure will ease same-day round-trip travel

August 13, 2024

La Plata County likely to propose 70% reallocation of lodgers tax to housing, child care

La Plata County likely to propose 70% reallocation of lodgers tax to housing, child care

Ballot question would go to voters in November

August 12, 2024

La Plata County health board rejects sole director finalist, restarts search

La Plata County health board rejects sole director finalist, restarts search

District is seeking candidate who has experience managing a large budget, dozens of people

Officer injured by La Plata County Jail escapee sues county, jail and sheriff’s office

Officer injured by La Plata County Jail escapee sues county, jail and sheriff’s office

Elias Buck is accused of shooting Farmington cop 11 days after escaping detention center

La Plata County launches Wildfire Resource Center

La Plata County launches Wildfire Resource Center

New map shows risks and resources of individual properties

Without abdicating authority, EPA responds to Butler criticism

Without abdicating authority, EPA responds to Butler criticism

Water quality expert left role in November citing lack of engagement by federal agency

February 23, 2024

Demolition derby back on for 2024 La Plata County Fair

Demolition derby back on for 2024 La Plata County Fair

Event will take place in Ignacio to work around liability concerns at fairgrounds

February 22, 2024

La Plata County contractor breaks ground on weather radar tower

La Plata County contractor breaks ground on weather radar tower

New system expected online this year

February 2, 2024