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Flood damage prompts multiple Southwest Colorado road repairs
Around townFlood damage is prompting multiple road repairs across Southwest Colorado, according to Tri City Record.
La Plata County Colorado DeskOct 27, 2026
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La Plata County offers sandbags before predicted rainfall
Around townLa Plata County is making sandbags available to residents as rainfall is expected in the area.
La Plata County Colorado DeskOct 21, 2026
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La Plata County road reopens 30 days after storm damage
Business openingsA La Plata County road has reopened after repairs following storm damage that kept it closed for 30 days.
La Plata County Colorado DeskOct 16, 2026
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Durango Mall Could Have New Owner in 2027
Around townDurango Mall may change ownership in 2027, though the timing is described as a possibility rather than a completed sale.
La Plata County Colorado DeskOct 14, 2026
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Proposition 136 would cap income tax rates at 4.4%
Around townProposition No. 136 concerns a proposed 4.4% ceiling on individual and corporate income tax rates.
La Plata County Colorado DeskOct 8, 2026
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Steamworks opens pub at Durango-La Plata County Airport
Business openingsSteamworks Brewing Co. has opened a pub at Durango-La Plata County Airport.
La Plata County Colorado DeskOct 6, 2026
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La Plata commissioners approve bicycle symbols for Florida Road
Local governmentLa Plata County commissioners approved bicycle safety symbols for Florida Road in a local-government decision focused on road safety.
La Plata County Colorado DeskOct 1, 2026
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La Plata producers welcome rain, say it came late
Around townAgricultural producers in La Plata County are glad to see rain, but say earlier moisture would have been more helpful.
La Plata County Colorado DeskOct 1, 2026
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La Plata County’s 2027 budget expects continued strain
Around townLa Plata County’s proposed 2027 budget anticipates ongoing economic pressure, but specific spending details are not established here.
La Plata County Colorado DeskSep 27, 2026
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La Plata County manager resigned ‘in lieu of termination’
Local governmentThe former La Plata County manager resigned last week under an agreement described as being in lieu of termination.
La Plata County Colorado DeskSep 18, 2026
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San Juan National Forest and county lift fire restrictions
Around townThe San Juan National Forest and La Plata County have ended their fire restrictions, according to the Durango Herald.
La Plata County Colorado DeskSep 17, 2026
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La Plata County survey points to morale drop after cuts
Local governmentA workplace survey indicates that employee morale declined after La Plata County reduced its budget.
La Plata County Colorado DeskSep 5, 2026