In brief visit, Rep. Jeff Hurd meets commissioners, protesters in Durango
Congressman has yet to hold an in-person town hall
DATE: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County considers asking voters to raise sales tax
A half-cent increase would raise county rate to 2.5% and generate estimated $8.9 million in 2026
DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
San Juan National Forest supervisor to retire
David Neely steps down after two years leading forest in Southwest Colorado
DATE: Apr 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Canceled Fort Lewis College lecture sparks free speech debate, allegations of racism
Gallery owner behind Durango’s controversial ‘The Chief’ statue asked to cancel Navajo weaving talk
DATE: Apr 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Colorado wants fire-resistant houses, but La Plata County says enforcement will be costly
Proposed wildfire code could also drive up rural building costs
DATE: Apr 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Lawmakers OK bill allowing counties to increase lodgers tax
Legislation could pave way for La Plata County ballot question this year
DATE: Apr 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Some Durango-area trails to reopen early
Animas City Mountain, Grandview Ridge among popular routes open after winter closure
DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Nine candidates vie for La Plata Electric Association board seats
Seven hopefuls take questions at virtual forum ahead of May 21 election
DATE: Apr 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County urges residents to register for emergency notifications before wildfire drill
Test of evacuation alert system set for Monday during annual exercise
DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
Will mobile home park owner dumping sewage into the Animas River be fined?
With park sale imminent, state regulators are focused on water quality – not penalties
DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County Manager Chuck Stevens accepts job in Maryland
‘New leadership will bring a fresh perspective,’ Stevens said. His last day is June 10
DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County passes resolution supporting federal public lands
‘This is the American way of life. And it’s being threatened,’ Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton says
DATE: Apr 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News
