La Plata County.
county in Colorado, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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Union negotiations are affecting personnel costs in La Plata County, with Adam Rodgers serving as County Finance Director.Some support1 report
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Executive action impacts county bear management in La Plata County, alongside co-sponsored bills.Some support2 reports
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La Plata County is facing road closures due to heavy rainfall caused by a lingering low-pressure system.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Flooding occurred in La Plata County due to heavy rains, prompting engineering improvements for resilience.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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The National Institute of Corrections assessed the strengths and weaknesses of the La Plata County Jail.Some support1 report
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A postcard challenge is underway, involving entities including Durango, La Plata County, Fort Lewis College, and the Animas Museum.Some support1 report
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Economic trends of the state influence La Plata County, where economic stagnation is noted in contrast to peer growth.Some support1 report
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Drought status in Cortez affects county risk assessment, informed by NWS forecasts for La Plata County.Some support2 reports
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Hyde recommended land use code amendments in La Plata County.Some support1 report
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CDPHE issued an air quality advisory for La Plata County on July 6, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Durango is situated within the county limits of La Plata County.Some support4 reports
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Agencies across La Plata County warned against fireworks on July 3, 2026.Some support1 report
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Election developments unfold in La Plata County, including a challenge to Diana DeGette, favorable polling for Weiser over Bennet, and election data releases.Some support1 report
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Tiffany Lee's expertise is relied upon for the county election process in La Plata County.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Commissioners in La Plata County, Colorado, appointed board members for resource management on June 23, 2026.Some support1 report
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Red Flag Warnings issued for La Plata and Costilla counties as a monsoon high centers near El Paso.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump's second term is correlated with the growth of a volunteer network in La Plata County, Southwest Colorado.Some support1 report
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La Plata County is a county located within the state of Colorado.Some support6 reports
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Around La Plata County this week
News at the entities that move La Plata County most-
Colorado StructuralThree separate events occurred on August 28, 2026: a Leon County grand jury report, a Colorado pardon by Polis, and alleged misuse of funds by DeSantis.Moves La Plata County
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National Weather Service OperationalOn June 18, 2026, the National Weather Service issued tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings.Moves La Plata County
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Major fires are currently affecting the state of Colorado, with a center based at Colorado State University discussing the associated health risks.
Moves La Plata County
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Jared Polis StructuralMesa County is facing an average 15.5% price increase, prompting Governor Polis to defend state management of rising healthcare costs.Moves La Plata County
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Cortez StructuralA conference was held in Cortez, Colorado on September 26, 2026.Moves La Plata County
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Fraternal Order of Police OperationalThe city of Scranton agreed to a contract extension with the local firefighters' union.Moves La Plata County
Connections
The 27 strongest of 85, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Colorado Structural
La Plata County is a subordinate administrative unit operating under the jurisdiction and laws of the state of Colorado.
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Durango Structural
Durango serves as the administrative county seat for La Plata County.
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National Institute of Corrections Structural
NIC formally assesses the operational strengths and weaknesses of the jail system used by La Plata County.
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Emily Spencer Structural
Emily Spencer serves as a spokesperson for La Plata County.
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National Weather Service Operational
NWS forecasts are used by La Plata County to inform and execute fire restriction decisions.
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The county falls under the regulatory purview of the state environmental and public health agency.
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Jared Polis Structural
The county's operational management, specifically bear management, is subject to executive actions taken by the individual.
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Adam Rodgers Structural
Adam Rodgers serves as the County Finance Director for La Plata County.
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Cortez Structural
Cortez's drought status influences La Plata County's risk assessment processes.
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Fraternal Order of Police Operational
The relationship involves ongoing union negotiations where the outcomes affect the personnel costs of both entities.
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Hyde Operational
Hyde is proposing specific amendments to the land use codes governing La Plata County.
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Costilla County Shared context
Both counties are currently under Red Flag Warnings, indicating a shared high-risk operational status.
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Diana DeGette Shared context
La Plata County served as the location where Diana DeGette faced a political challenge during the CD1 race.
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Southwest Colorado Shared context
La Plata County is geographically encompassed within the region of Southwest Colorado.
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Tiffany Lee Structural
The county's election process relies on Tiffany Lee's specific expertise.
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Markward Shared context
Markward's volunteer work is linked to a campaign operating within the geographical context of La Plata County.
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Michael Bennet Shared context
Michael Bennet's political standing was observed within the context of La Plata County voters.
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Jeff Hurd Transactional
Jeff Hurd attended a ceremony in La Plata County to commemorate first responders.
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Vallecito Creek Shared context
The county is geographically situated in the area where the creek flows, making it a shared geographical context.
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Ignacio Shared context
The town of Ignacio is geographically located within the boundaries of La Plata County.
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Montrose County Mentioned together
The counties are mentioned together in the context of contrasting economic performance.
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Jena Griswold Shared context
Jena Griswold's office released election data, placing her activity within the context of La Plata County.
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National Integrated Drought Information System Shared context
The National Integrated Drought Information System monitors drought status relevant to La Plata County.
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Williams Shared context
Williams speaks on behalf of the Forest Service within the jurisdiction of La Plata County.
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Bayfield Shared context
Both entities are locations sharing geographic context, though the evidence only details activity in La Plata County.
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Katie Stewart Mentioned together
The evidence is extremely limited and does not establish a direct or meaningful relationship between the two entities.
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Pacific Northwest Shared context
The entities share context regarding regional weather patterns and environmental conditions.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Union negotiations are affecting personnel costs in La Plata County, with Adam Rodgers serving as County Finance Director.
- La Plata County is facing road closures due to heavy rainfall caused by a lingering low-pressure system.
- Flooding occurred in La Plata County due to heavy rains, prompting engineering improvements for resilience.
- Jeff Hurd attended a ceremony in La Plata County to commemorate first responders.
August 2026
4 events- Executive action impacts county bear management in La Plata County, alongside co-sponsored bills.
- The National Institute of Corrections assessed the strengths and weaknesses of the La Plata County Jail.
- A postcard challenge is underway, involving entities including Durango, La Plata County, Fort Lewis College, and the Animas Museum.
- Economic trends of the state influence La Plata County, where economic stagnation is noted in contrast to peer growth.
July 2026
7 events- Drought status in Cortez affects county risk assessment, informed by NWS forecasts for La Plata County.
- Hyde recommended land use code amendments in La Plata County.
- CDPHE issued an air quality advisory for La Plata County on July 6, 2026.
- Durango is situated within the county limits of La Plata County.
- Agencies across La Plata County warned against fireworks on July 3, 2026.
- Election developments unfold in La Plata County, including a challenge to Diana DeGette, favorable polling for Weiser over Bennet, and election data releases.
- Tiffany Lee's expertise is relied upon for the county election process in La Plata County.
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June 2026
4 events- Commissioners in La Plata County, Colorado, appointed board members for resource management on June 23, 2026.
- Red Flag Warnings issued for La Plata and Costilla counties as a monsoon high centers near El Paso.
- Donald Trump's second term is correlated with the growth of a volunteer network in La Plata County, Southwest Colorado.
- La Plata County is a county located within the state of Colorado.