La Plata County Government

La Plata County Government La Plata County is in the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado. Durango is the County seat.

⚠The National Weather Service is predicting heavy rains in the region over the next several days, including issuing a fl...
09/15/2026

⚠The National Weather Service is predicting heavy rains in the region over the next several days, including issuing a flood watch for La Plata County.
La Plata County has sandbags available at no charge for county residents to assist property owners in protecting their property from potential flood damage.

The sandbags are available at three locations and are provided on a self-serve fill basis; shovels may be provided but residents are advised to bring their own in case none are available. Sand and bags are available 24 hours a day at:

•La Plata County Fairgrounds (north lot near the rodeo arena), 2500 Main Ave., Durango
•Upper Pine Fire Protection District Station 1, 75 South Clover Dr., Bayfield
•Ignacio High School, 315 Ignacio St, Ignacio

Rainfall could cause mudslides and loosen other large objects and debris throughout the region and drivers should be aware of these potential road hazards. To report road damage, please call (970) 382-6413 or fill out a road repair request form on the La Plata County website at https://www.co.laplata.co.us/departments/road_and_bridge/repair_request_form.php

Persistent heavy rains over the past several days have caused multiple road closures throughout La Plata County, with Co...
09/15/2026

Persistent heavy rains over the past several days have caused multiple road closures throughout La Plata County, with County Road 329 facing an indefinite closure due to significant structural damage.
County Road 329 is closed indefinitely; located east of Highway 151, south of Allison, and east of Tiffany. The closure is the result of a washed-out road caused by a failed culvert. The La Plata County Road & Bridge Department will assess the damage to determine a timeline for completing repairs.
Updates regarding County Road 329 and other weather-related impacts will be shared as new information becomes available from the La Plata County Road & Bridge Department.

09/15/2026

Crews got to work early this morning and CR 213 is back open!
With heavy rains continuing to be forecasted, officials remind the public to drive carefully. Motorists are urged not to drive through standing water, to watch out for mud and debris slides, and to drive slowly as roads remain wet and slick.

Are you passionate about wildfire prevention, water conservation, and protecting our local environment? The Wildfire & W...
09/14/2026

Are you passionate about wildfire prevention, water conservation, and protecting our local environment? The Wildfire & Watershed Protection Fund (WWPF) Advisory Committee is seeking dedicated volunteers to help guide local protection efforts.
👉 Learn more and apply today at: lpcgov.org/apply

We are now accepting applications to sit on the Lodging Tax Committee! Board members must represent the tourism industry...
09/10/2026

We are now accepting applications to sit on the Lodging Tax Committee!
Board members must represent the tourism industry in areas where the tax is collected. Committee members are appointed from various sectors, including hotels, restaurants, ski industry, travel attractions, outdoor recreation, transportation, marketing, and cultural events. Individuals associated with entities using lodger’s tax funds for advertising and marketing tourism are not eligible for appointment or membership.
Learn more and apply at: www.lpcgov.org/apply

09/09/2026

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

September is National Preparedness Month. So here's tip #2 this month- Do you know where to get trusted updates in an e...
09/09/2026

September is National Preparedness Month. So here's tip #2 this month-
Do you know where to get trusted updates in an emergency? Good information can help you make safe choices. Take a few minutes today to:
📱Download the FEMA app.
🚨Sign up for local emergency alerts - La Plata County uses LPC Alerts, where you can sign up for location-specific alerts. Visit www.lpcgov.org/lpcalerts to sign up today!
➡Follow trusted sources for updates: Follow our Facebook, Instagram and Nextdoor accounts for information on any local emergencies.

Keeping La Plata County moving! 🛣️✨Road crews are out grading, applying dust control, and clearing ROW trees across Marv...
09/08/2026

Keeping La Plata County moving! 🛣️✨

Road crews are out grading, applying dust control, and clearing ROW trees across Marvel, Durango, Ignacio, and Bayfield this week.

Friendly reminder: Please slow down around work zones and on freshly graded gravel to protect the roads and keep our crews safe!

Work hours: Mon–Thu, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

Our Board of County Commissioners invites you to tune in to next week’s “Board Discussion Time” meeting, on Wednesday, S...
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!

Address

1101 E 2nd Avenue
Durango, CO
81301

Telephone

+19703826200

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