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"State of the County" Address

THE STATE OF LA PLATA COUNTY
January 24, 2012
La Plata County Board of County Commissioners
Robert A. Lieb, Jr., Chair
Wallace L. White, Vice Chair
Kellie C. Hotter, Commissioner


La Plata County enters 2012 with both strength and optimism - strength stemming from our solid financial position, sound stewardship and dedicated workforce, and optimism grounded in the vitality and creativity both within our organization and the community.  Read more »

Assessor’s Office to Send Requests for Information on the Agricultural Use of Properties

On  January 1, 2012, Colorado House Bill 11-1146 became effective and clarifies the requirements for the agricultural classification of land that underlies residential improvements.  The bill requires that the residential improvements on agricultural land be “integral” to the agricultural operation for the land underlying the residence in order for the property to be classified agricultural. Read more »

La Plata County Board of County Commissioners Appoints New Chair

At their January 3, 2012 Special Business meeting the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners appointed Commissioner Robert A. (Bobby) Lieb, Jr. as Chair of the Board for 2012. Commissioner Wallace (Wally) White was named Vice-Chair. Commissioner Lieb replaces outgoing chair, Commissioner Kellie C. Hotter. Chair of the Board is a one-year rotating position.

For more information please call 970-382-6219

La Plata County 2012 Approved Budget

2012 Approved Budget

For additional information, please call 970-382-6320.
Please send written comments or questions to: jessica.laitsch@co.laplata.co.us
or
Finance Department, 1060 East 2nd Ave., Durango, CO 81301

2012 Precinct Caucus Information

The La Plata County Clerk and Recorder's Office wants to remind voters that there are date-sensitive requirements for voter registration and party affiliation that affect your ability to vote at a political party precinct caucuses. Please use this link to view additional information regarding those requirements. Read more »

Approved Medical Marijuana Licensing Regulations for La Plata County

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners approved the Licensing Regulations for Medical Marijuana at their December 13, 2011 meeting.

For additional information, please contact Jan Mayer-Gawlik at (970) 382-6219 or jan.mayergawlik@co.laplata.co.us.

Ignacio Area Corridor Access Plan (IACAP)

A landmark comprehensive planning effort is nearing completion, marking the first time that the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Colorado Department of Transportation, the Town of Ignacio, and La Plata County have entered into a collaborative agreement to work on an extensive transportation planning project.

Please visit the site below for further details.
http://www.southern-ute.nsn.us/planning/intro

New Office Hours for the La Plata County Treasurer and Public Trustee

Effective December 5, 2011, the Office of the La Plata County Treasurer and Public Trustee will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily and will close to the public at 4:00 p.m.  The purpose of this change is to ensure adequate time to complete the day’s transactions by 5:00 p.m.

For additional information, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at (970) 382-6352.

New! Online Vehicle Registration for Renewals

La Plata County Clerk and Recorder Tiffany Parker is pleased to announce that La Plata County citizens now have the option to renew their vehicle registration online by credit card or e-check at www.colorado.gov/revenue/dmv. Read more »

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