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La Plata County Commissioners

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

Commissioners voted Tuesday to extend moratorium on BESS facilities

DATE: Dec 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County’s 2026 budget avoids deep cuts after sales tax approval

Public Works to see a boost; some employee benefits scaled back

DATE: Dec 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

LPEA wants to build battery storage locations, some residents are opposed

Systems could provide backup power, but opponents worry about safety

DATE: Dec 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fiesta Days Rodeo loses free access to La Plata County Fairgrounds

Reduced scale, staffing shortages, safety concerns cited in commissioners’ decision

DATE: Dec 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Project faces additional steps of approval, permitting

DATE: Nov 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Commissioners hit pause on search for La Plata County manager

BOCC plans to appoint 12-month interim in coming weeks

DATE: Sep 29, 2025 | CATEGORY:

La Plata County preps for economic slowdown, long-term deficits in 2026 draft budget

With no structural solution on horizon, cuts across all sectors expected to reduce critical services

DATE: Sep 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

County will ask voters to approve 1% sales tax hike in November

Commissioners say new funding is needed as gas revenue declines

DATE: Aug 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two finalists named for La Plata County manager position

Both candidates from outside immediate area

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Code Rights Project’ to investigate La Plata County planning, building departments

‘Why does it take so long to get something done ... relative to the rest of the state?’ organizer asks

DATE: Jul 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Liquor license hearing underscores frustrations over La Plata County building codes

Commissioners ultimately grant approval for alcohol at Music in the Mountains event

DATE: Jul 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Elizabeth Philbrick sworn in as next La Plata County commissioner

Business owner, mother of two, to fill District 1 seat vacated by Clyde Church

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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