La Plata County Government

09/04/2026

Our Board of County Commissioners invites you to tune in to next week’s “Board Discussion Time” meeting, on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Lots of important and exciting community topics are on the agenda including a Wildfire Advisory Board update, Proposition 123 Housing Goals, the Regional Housing Alliance report and the Food System Action Plan. Don’t miss out on the conversation.
In person or virtually: https://www.lpcgov.org/connect_with_us/meetings_and_agendas/index.php

09/04/2026

All La Plata County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.
Have a safe holiday weekend!

09/04/2026

A big step toward more reliable broadband in Southwest Colorado!

Last week, new fiber network equipment was installed in Durango, Cortez, Empire, and Nucla — creating an important new connection between Durango and Denver.

Why does this matter for La Plata County? Reliability. A single fiber cut can disrupt internet and communications across our region, especially on the east side of the county. This project is about creating another pathway so one cut doesn’t have such a widespread impact.

There’s still work ahead, including connecting this backbone to the Highway 151 project linking Durango, Bayfield, and Pagosa Springs, but this is a major milestone.

This progress has taken years of regional collaboration, including La Plata County, Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA), Colorado Department of Transportation, DOLA, Region 10, and other infrastructure partners.

Strong partnerships are building a stronger, more resilient Southwest Colorado.

09/02/2026

September is National Preparedness Month. So throughout the month, we are going to share some tips on how you and your family can stay prepared for emergencies.

Tip #1:
Make a plan for your household, including your pets and livestock, so that you and your family know what to do, where to go, and what you will need to protect yourselves during a disaster. Consider the unique risks where you live and the needs of your family. Know where you’ll go if you need to leave your home and learn your evacuation routes so you can get there safely.
Making a plan early helps you reduce stress and save time and money. Follow four easy steps and create a free Family Emergency Plan quickly and easily with our fillable form.
Disasters are costly, but preparing for them doesn’t have to be. Taking time to prepare now can help save you thousands of dollars and give you peace of mind when the next disaster or emergency occurs. Visit www.Ready.gov to see how you can be better prepared without spending a lot of money.
Or visit https://www.lpcgov.org/livingwithfire.php

09/01/2026

Join Matt Salka, La Plata County Commissioner, for a Commissioner Chat on Thursday, September 3.

Drop by the Pine River Library- Bayfield's Public Library from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. to ask questions, share your thoughts, and discuss what is happening in our community. We hope to see you there!

08/31/2026

Please do not call 911 to report smoke from this fire at this time. Fire crews and dispatchers are aware of the situation and are monitoring the area.

08/28/2026

We have multiple open positions!
To learn more about any of these positions, or to apply, please visit: www.lpcgov.org/jobs

08/28/2026

Big decisions happen when local voices speak up. 🗣️✨

From planning to public services, nearly 200 of your neighbors are actively serving across 30+ La Plata County boards and commissions to make a real impact.

Ready to pull up a seat at the table? Apply today, at www.lpcgov.org/apply

Citizen participation is extremely important to the La Plata Board ...

08/28/2026

Marsha Porter-Norton, La Plata County Commissioner will host office hours on Monday, August 31 from 7:30 - 9 a.m. at 11th Street Station.
Stop by to have an informal discussion with your county commissioner.

08/27/2026