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Durango man pleads guilty to escape from La Plata County Jail
A Durango man who escaped from the La Plata County Jail and allegedly shot a Farmington police officer while on the lam pleaded guilty Monday to escape, assault and aggravated vehicle theft. Elias Buck, 25, faces a presumptive range of two to six years in prison for the Colorado charges,...
Solar in southwest Colorado
La Plata Electric directors snip the ribbon on 1.7-megawatt Sunnyside Community Solar. Directors of La Plata Electric Association on June 12 snipped the ribbon on Sunnyside Community Solar. Output from the 1.7-megawatt community solar project located on nine acres about 20 minutes south of Durango will be available in subscriptions....
La Plata County takes first step toward lodgers tax reallocation
At a sparsely attended work session this week, La Plata County commissioners took the first step onto a lengthy path that could result in a reallocation of the lodgers tax. County officials may choose to ask the question, but it is voters who will decide whether to redirect some of the revenue from the 2% tax, which is tacked onto the price of short-term lodging and paid primarily by out-of-area visitors.
Southwest Homeshare Program interest meeting to be held
Area housing experts have said innovative and creative solutions are key to solving the Durango and La Plata County housing shortage. Durango resident Liza Tregillus says she has a novel tool for the community’s kit. She is hosting two upcoming public information sessions about Homeshareonline, an app for people seeking housemates.
City of Durango recognizes Boys & Girls Club for support of youths
With school out, summer is the busiest time for the Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County. The club, which was recognized by the city of Durango on Monday, has a slew of summer activities planned. Durango Mayor Jessika Buell declared next Monday through June 28 Boys & Girls...
Energy-efficient camper company launches in Bayfield
La Plata County residents looking to prolong a weekend getaway to the area’s recreation hot spots can do just that with a different type of camper setup. A new Bayfield company called Outpost Campers, which launched operations on Monday, is building energy-efficient truck campers, which are electric-powered and designed to function off-grid.
Roadwork Ahead on US Highway 160
The Colorado Department of Transportation began chip seal operations this week on U.S. Highway 160, affecting approximately 36 miles between Durango and Mancos and Bayfield and Pagosa Springs. Table to Farm Compost now offers a bi-weekly pick-up option for curbside compost collection in response to customer feedback. The La Plata County Health Department warns residents about the risks of rabies from bats, with guidance on safely capturing them for testing. Additionally, the gazebo at Rotary Park is undergoing roof repairs and is expected to be completed by June 28th. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Dunkin’ Donuts.
PSCDC provides broadband update, summer internship program in full swing
Lashbrooke added that a four-way agreement is in place with Archuleta County, La Plata County, LPEA and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe to have fiber lines established from U.S. 160 along Colo. 151 to Arboles and Colo. 172 to Ignacio. The Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC) provided a brief update on broadband projects around the county at its June 12 meeting.
La Plata County Board of Adjustment hearing gets testy
The tenor of a generally mundane and administrative Board of Adjustment hearing grew tense and confrontational last week as a planner and an attorney representing the Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa squared off with La Plata County officials. Odder still, were the interpersonal dynamics at play. Dan Murphy, a...
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