La Plata County Board of County Commissioners Board Discussion Time
The meeting agenda included a proposal from the Animas Valley Action Coalition for a community-driven feasibility study on a targeted recreation district in the North Animas Valley, including a request for the Board's support. The Board received quarterly updates from the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. Additionally, Public Works presented the proposed 2027 Capital Improvement Program budget, 5-year plan, and maintenance strategies, specifically covering road and bridge rehabilitation priorities, funding sources, and contracting strategies.
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The Board discussed and acted upon several items including the approval of county cash requirements and the adoption of a new Safety and Security Policy (Policy No. II.8) for the county. The Board also addressed a memorandum of understanding with the City of Durango regarding Proposition 123 Shared Affordable Housing Credits, a certification of local approval for the Volunteers of America, and the ratification of a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment landfill remediation grant. Additionally, the Board considered a plan for the distribution of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe payment in lieu of taxes.
Feb 24, 2026·Board meeting
La Plata County Board of County Commissioners Minutes
The Board meeting included a tribute to Jim and Terry Fitzgerald and heard public comment regarding the Code Right Project. Key actions taken included the approval and adoption of the 2026 Road Maintenance Map and the suspension of annual considerations for changes to road maintenance through December 31, 2028, both involving revisions to address funding deficiencies and infrastructure backlogs. The consent agenda covered a range of approvals, including county cash requirements, a grant application for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, several liquor license renewals, an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Bayfield for routine police patrol, and a letter of support for reauthorization of the Cheney Disposal Cell.
