La Plata County, CO

Board of County Commissioners Weekly Work Session

This is a procedural work session with no public comment. The agenda focuses on internal staff reviews, including June retreat notes and action items. Commissioners will also discuss preparation for the Regional Housing Alliance and plan future meeting topics.

• Preparation for Regional Housing Alliance
• Review of June retreat notes
• Action item review
• Future meeting planning

Community Development Department, Comprehensive Plan Elements Meeting

La Plata County Community Development is hosting four public engagement meetings in August and September 2026 to gather input on the Water Supply Element and Strategic Growth Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The meetings are offered online, in-person, and hybrid formats at various locations including Bayfield, Durango, and Hesperus. No decisions are being made; this is a public input session.

• Public input on Strategic Growth Element and Water Supply Element
• Meeting on August 31 at Durango Public Library (hybrid)
• Meetings on August 24 (online), August 25 (Bayfield), September 1 (Hesperus)

Board of County Commissioners Planning Agenda

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular planning meeting with one scheduled item: a preliminary plat review for the Vista de Vaqueros Novatos subdivision. The application proposes a 12-lot subdivision on a 51.35-acre parcel at 1145 CR 300 in Durango. This is an interim agenda placeholder, so additional items may be added when the final agenda is posted.

• Preliminary plat review for PL20230120 Vista de Vaqueros Novatos Subdivision
• 12-lot subdivision on 51.35 acres at 1145 CR 300, Durango
• Lots ranging from 2-3 acres plus one 22.5-acre parcel
• APN 590528400284

Community Development Department, Comprehensive Plan Elements Meeting

La Plata County Community Development is holding a series of public meetings to gather input on the Water Supply Element and Strategic Growth Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The meetings are scheduled for August 24 (online), August 25 (in-person in Bayfield), August 31 (hybrid in Durango), and September 1 (in-person in Hesperus).

• Public engagement meetings for Comprehensive Plan Water Supply and Strategic Growth Elements
• August 24: online only via Zoom
• August 25: in-person at Pine River Library, Bayfield
• August 31: hybrid at Durango Public Library
• September 1: in-person at Breen Community Building, Hesperus

Board Discussion Time

Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting - Cancelled

Neighborhood Meeting: PL20240218, Vaquero Subdivision Preliminary Plat

La Plata County Community Development Department is holding a neighborhood meeting for the Vaquero Subdivision preliminary plat (PL20240218). The project proposes to subdivide approximately 80.80 acres into 19 lots ranging from about 3.01 to 6.47 acres. The meeting allows surrounding landowners to discuss the project with the applicant. The agenda includes introductions, a presentation, and discussion of concerns.

• Subdivision of 80.80 acres into 19 lots
• Lot sizes range from approximately 3.01 to 6.47 acres
• Meeting held at County Admin Building, 1101 E 2nd Ave, Durango
• Zoom and telephone participation available

Planning Commission Regular Meeting - Cancelled

Board of County Commissioners Planning Agenda

Historic Preservation Review Commission Regular Meeting

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will hear a presentation on Colorado's Sunshine Law from Assistant County Attorney Mark Boehmer, then discuss its 2027 work plan. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting.

• Presentation and discussion on Colorado Sunshine Law with Assistant County Attorney Mark Boehmer
• Discussion of 2027 HPRC work plan
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2026 regular meeting

Historic Preservation Review Commission Work Session

The Historic Preservation Review Commission is holding a work session to discuss details of the 2026 Historic Event, including the Photography Postcard Challenge and the CO 150 & US 250 celebration project. They may also begin considering themes for the 2027 Historic Event. This is a discussion-only session with no formal decisions expected.

• 2026 Historic Event: Then & Now in Colorado – Photography Postcard Challenge
• CO 150 & US 250 celebration project discussion
• Initial discussion of 2027 Historic Event themes

Joint Planning Commission Regular Meeting - Cancelled

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The La Plata County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review three land-use applications: a minor accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with a separate septic system, a sketch plan to expand Webb's Market and add a tavern, and a proposed amendment to the Tamarron (Glacier Club) development agreement. The agenda is an interim placeholder; a finalized agenda will be posted later. Public participation is invited in person or via Zoom.

• Herrera Minor ADU: additional dwelling unit with separate septic on 4-acre parcel at 6531 Hwy 550 (APN 595119300269)
• Webb's Market and McKinney's Tavern sketch plan: expand store to include food service and tavern per LUC Sec. 66-7.I.A at 13980 CR 240, Bayfield (APN 559330100062)
• Glacier Club Tamarron Development Agreement 6th Amendment: proposed changes to Sec. 3.6 Accessory Structures and Uses and Sec. 3.7 Caretaker/Guest Units

Community Corrections Board

The La Plata County Community Corrections Board will review updates on training, finances, and the ATC Hilltop House facility. The primary business item is a vote on changes to the 'Auto-Accept and Auto-Reject' process, specifically regarding the transition from Department of Correction beds to Condition of Parole beds. The board will also discuss board sponsorship for the CCB Conference and acknowledge staff changes.

• Vote on changes to Auto-Accept and Auto-Reject criteria for Condition of Parole beds
• Review of ATC Hilltop House facility update
• Discussion of Board Sponsorship for CCB Conference
• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2026

Board Discussion Time

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will discuss a proposed feasibility study for a targeted recreation district in North Animas Valley, seeking board direction and a letter of support for the Trust for Public Land to conduct the study. They will also receive quarterly updates from the BLM and Forest Service, and review the Public Works 2027 Capital Improvement Program budget, including road maintenance and improvement projects.

• Proposed feasibility study for a targeted recreation district in North Animas Valley by Animas Valley Action Coalition, requesting a letter of support for Trust for Public Land
• Quarterly update from Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service
• 2027 Capital Improvement Program planning, including $7.7M in proposed projects
• Road projects include paving, crack sealing, and chip sealing on various county roads
• Potential cost sharing for Rivera Bridge rehabilitation ($500K from City of Durango) and Mancos Shale Road improvements (Southern Ute Indian Tribe)

Community Development Department, Comprehensive Plan Elements Meeting

La Plata County Community Development is hosting four public meetings (Aug 24–Sept 1) to gather input on the Water Supply Element and Strategic Growth Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Meetings are offered in online, in-person, and hybrid formats at locations in Bayfield, Durango, and Hesperus.

• Public input on Water Supply Element
• Public input on Strategic Growth Element
• Online meeting: Aug 24, 6–7:30 PM (Zoom)
• In-person meeting: Aug 25, Pine River Library, Bayfield
• Hybrid meeting: Aug 31, Durango Public Library

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a business meeting with a presentation on the Durango-La Plata County Airport, a consent agenda of routine items, and a decision agenda item on a proposal from the San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging for short-term services for state fiscal year 2026-2027. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Approval of County Cash Requirements for August 7-14, 2026
• Standardized reimbursement agreement for development projects
• Letter of support for Gravel Adventure Field Guide grant to Colorado Tourism Office
• Election Services Intergovernmental Agreement with Durango West Metropolitan District No. 1
• Applications for Telligen Community Initiative grant and Natural Disaster Mitigation Enterprise Grant

Community Development Department, Comprehensive Plan Elements Meeting

La Plata County Community Development will host four public meetings in August and September 2026 to gather input on the Water Supply Element and Strategic Growth Element of the county's Comprehensive Plan. Meetings will be held online, in person, and in hybrid format at locations in Bayfield, Durango, and Hesperus. The public is invited to learn about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback.

• Public input on Water Supply Element and Strategic Growth Element of the Comprehensive Plan
• August 24: online-only meeting via Zoom
• August 25: in-person meeting at Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Dr., Bayfield
• August 31: hybrid meeting at Durango Public Library, 1900 E. 3rd Ave., Durango
• September 1: in-person meeting at Breen Community Building, 15300 Highway 140, Hesperus

Board of County Commissioners Weekly Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a weekly work session to discuss internal operations, including follow-ups on prior agreements, a potential long-term Capital Improvements Team, and coordination of public communications. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public comment and no formal decisions listed.

• Follow-up on agreements from weekly work sessions
• Update on conversation with Patrick Cummins re: enterprise spill
• Creation of a long-term Capital Improvements Team
• Coordination of public information efforts and media inquiries

Lake Durango Water Authority Meeting

The Lake Durango Water Authority Board of Directors will hold its monthly public meeting, covering routine items such as approving minutes and bills, plus a general manager's report on administration, rate relief, source, and treatment. The board will also receive an update on the Lake Durango Tank. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes for 7/16/2026 and 8/11/2026
• General Manager's Report on Administration, Rate Relief, Source, Treatment
• Lake Durango Tank Update
• Approval of Bills

Joint Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Joint Planning Commission will discuss a sketch plan for a 9,000 sq ft storage shed at 93 Silverview Ln, Durango. This is the only scheduled item; the agenda is otherwise a placeholder.

• PL20260020, Outwest Building Supply Sketch Plan for 9,000 sq ft storage shed
• Located at 93 Silverview Ln, Durango; APN 566911102083
• Proposal under LUC Sec. 73-7

Board of Health Meeting - Special

The La Plata County Board of Health is holding a special meeting to consider and accept the proposed 2027 Public Health Department budget, which is the main decision item. The board will also approve a resolution setting its 2027 meeting schedule and public notice location, plus approve minutes from four prior meetings. A presentation on the Public Health Improvement Plan update is scheduled, along with a recognition of Dr. Marjorie Cristol.

• Consideration and acceptance of the 2027 Proposed Public Health Department Budget
• Approval of Resolution BoH-2026-05 adopting the 2027 board of health meeting schedule and designating a public place for meeting notices
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2025, January 15, 2026, April 16, 2026, and June 16, 2026
• Presentation on the Planning and Sustainability Division - Public Health Improvement Plan Update 2026
• Presentation to Dr. Marjorie Cristol

Board of Health Executive Session immediately following the BoH Special Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Health will hold an executive session immediately following its special meeting on August 20, 2026. The session is authorized under Colorado law and will address personnel matters, specifically preparation for the performance evaluation of the Public Health Director. No other specific matters are listed for discussion.

• Executive session for personnel matters: preparation for performance evaluation of the Public Health Director
• Session held pursuant to Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-6-402(4)(f)
• Board reserves right to discuss other authorized matters

Community Corrections Board Screening Committee

The La Plata County Community Corrections Board Screening Committee is meeting to review and vote on applications for community corrections placement. The open portion covers roll call and approval of prior minutes, but the substantive work—screening three named offender cases—occurs in a confidential executive session. Decisions on accept or deny will be recorded in the approved minutes.

• Executive session to review confidential parole records and pre-sentence investigation reports per Colo. Rev. Stat. § 17-2-104 and § 24-72-303(1)
• Screening of Jason Mackay (26CR4, 6th Archuleta County)
• Screening of Joshua Pults (24CR432, 6th La Plata County)
• Screening of Shane Eacker (25CR172, OOJ 11th Fremont County)
• Approval of August 5, 2026 meeting minutes

Board Discussion Time

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hear a presentation from consultant SEH on the finalized Access Control Plan (ACP) for US 160 and CO 172, which proposes restricting driveway accesses to right-in/right-out with raised medians and roundabouts. The board will also review monthly budget reports for Road and Bridge, consider adding an Eligibility Manager to Human Services, and receive updates from county staff and attorney.

• US 160 Access Control Plan presentation by SEH Consultants with CDOT and City staff
• Road and Bridge monthly budget reports and work schedule recommendations
• Proposal to add an Eligibility Manager to Human Services
• CO 172 ACP includes raised median and right-in/right-out restrictions for driveways
• Proposed roundabouts at CO 172/CR 302, CO 172/CR 220-221, and future frontage road

Board of County Commissioners Planning Agenda

The La Plata County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular planning meeting to discuss proposed amendments to Chapter 74 of the La Plata County Land Use Code. The amendments aim to clarify when the county attorney may determine that less-than-fee-simple title is appropriate, ensuring dedications are roughly proportional to development impacts.

• Resolution R-2026-XX: Amendments to La Plata County Land Use Code Chapter 74

Work Session - Feasibility Study of Animas Air Park

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to receive a presentation on the 'Animas Airpark and La Posta Strategic Plan' from the Economic Development Alliance and Pioneer Development. Following the presentation, the board will discuss the plan with staff and the Alliance. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Presentation of the Animas Airpark and La Posta Strategic Plan
• Discussion between BOCC, staff, and Economic Development Alliance

Southwest La Plata Library District Meeting

The Southwest La Plata Library District Board of Trustees is holding a regular public meeting to discuss ongoing business, including the Breen Building usage agreement, a security incident at the library, and the long-range strategic plan. The board will also receive updates from committees, review the current budget and begin work on the 2027-2028 budget, and conduct the library director's annual evaluation, which may be discussed in executive session.

• Breen Building Usage Agreement discussion
• FLM security incident update
• Long-range Strategic Plan discussion with Durango School District meeting
• 2027-2028 budget work
• Library Director Annual Evaluation (may be in executive session)

Commissioner's Weekly Work Session

The La Plata County Commissioners will hold a weekly work session to discuss follow-up actions from recent state and federal presentations on pipeline safety, plan an op-ed, review the drug incineration program funded by Joint Sales Tax, and address a letter to the Public Utilities Commission about a fiber cut on CR 240. They will also discuss bear interactions, police vs CPS enforcement, and future meeting scheduling. No public comment will be taken.

• Follow-up on CDPHE and PHMSA presentations to define specific actions and establish a point of contact
• Letter to Public Utilities Commission about fiber cut on CR 240 affecting North Bayfield and Archuleta County
• Follow-up on drug incineration program funded by Joint Sales Tax
• Discussion on La Plata County Food Equity Coalition
• Scheduling executive sessions to 1PM each week, requiring rescheduling of standing meetings

Planning Commission Regular Meeting - Cancelled

Preliminary 2027 Budget Work Session

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss the preliminary 2027 budget. The agenda includes introductions, a budget discussion, and adjournment. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Preliminary 2027 budget discussion

Board Discussion Time

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners will hold a discussion session covering three main topics: the La Plata County Food Systems Plan and potential county engagement, an update on the Enterprise Gasoline Pipeline Spill remediation, and the 2027 Board of County Commissioner cost center budget. The meeting is informational and for seeking direction, with no formal votes scheduled.

• La Plata County Food Systems Plan presentation by Rachel Landis, Monique DiGiorgio, and Courtney Long
• Enterprise Gasoline Pipeline Spill remediation update by Patrick Cummins (CDPHE)
• 2027 BOCC cost center budget discussion led by Sarah Jacobson
• Future board discussion items and liaison updates

Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting

Lake Durango Water Authority Board Meeting August 11, 2026

The Lake Durango Water Authority Board will meet virtually to consider a resolution authorizing a loan from Alpine Bank in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $500,000. The board will also approve the agenda and adjourn. The loan resolution is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution 26-5 authorizing a $500,000 loan from Alpine Bank
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Virtual meeting via Zoom

Southwest La Plata Library District Board Meeting

The Southwest La Plata Library District Board of Trustees is holding a public work session to continue developing its 10-year strategic plan. No official action will be taken at this meeting; it is a discussion-only session.

• Continue work on SWLPLD's 10-year strategic plan
• Meeting held at Purple Cliffs Conference Room, 1305 Escalante Dr., Suite 200, Durango, CO

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board

The Living with Wildlife Advisory Board will discuss a monthly update on wolves, a report from the August 8 farmers market, storage for board items, and the 2027 deer awareness banner schedule. Continuing business includes planning calendar and farmers market schedule updates.

• Wolf update
• Farmers Market 8/8/206 report
• Storage location for LWAB items
• 2027 Deer Awareness Banner schedule
• Southwest Colorado Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (SCCORR)

Lodging Tax Committee meeting

The La Plata County Lodging Tax Committee is meeting to review and vote on the previous meeting's minutes, discuss a potential collaboration with a gravel bike guide for county tourism, and receive updates on a Request For Proposals (RFP) and the Tourism Investment Grant Program. The committee will also review a budget update and hear public comment.

• Vote to accept last meeting minutes
• Discussion of potential collaboration with a gravel bike guide to benefit county tourism
• Status update on RFP with county legal review and potential IGA
• Discussion of Tourism Investment Grant Program resource document and research
• Budget update

Wildfire Advisory Board regular meeting

The La Plata County Wildfire Advisory Board will discuss a legal response to a site permit conundrum related to the Wildfire Resiliency Code, review a report from Mary Caldwell, and consider appointing Scott Nielsen as an ex-officio member. The board will also look ahead to an upcoming Meta meeting and discuss opportunities to support the West Region Wildfire Council and the Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

• Review of WAB report from Mary Caldwell
• Appointment of Scott Nielsen as ex-officio member
• Discussion of LPC Legal response to the WRC site permit conundrum
• Response to communication strategy presentation by Lear
• Opportunities for WAB to support WWPF and CWPP

Board of Health Executive Session, immediately following the Regular Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Health will meet in executive session. The session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Preparation for performance evaluation with the Public Health Director

Board of Health Regular Meeting

The La Plata County Board of Health will hold a regular meeting to receive presentations on the proposed 2027 Public Health Department budget, introduce the new Medical Officer Kristen Roessler, and review annual revenue and expenses. The board will also hear reports from members and staff, but no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Introduction of Medical Officer Kristen Roessler, M.D.
• Annual Revenue and Expense Review
• Presentation of the Proposed 2027 Public Health Department Budget
• Presentation from the Community Health and Wellness Division

Board Discussion Time

The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners holds its weekly Board Discussion Time with a public presentation on healthcare performance and affordability in the county. The meeting also includes updates from commissioners, the county manager, and county attorney, followed by a discussion of future agenda items.

• Healthcare Performance and Affordability presentation by Doug McCarthy (Local First Foundation) for 30 minutes
• Future Board Discussion Items reviewed at 9:00 a.m.
• Board Discussion & Liaison Updates with Commissioners at 9:10 a.m.
• Board Discussion & Updates with County Manager at 9:40 a.m.
• Board Discussion & Updates with County Attorney at 9:50 a.m.

Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting

The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal of a Director’s determination that requires a well stress test for a proposed additional dwelling unit. The appeal challenges the code interpretation used in the original decision. No other agenda items are listed beyond this placeholder.

• Appeal of Director Determination requiring well stress test for proposed additional dwelling unit (PL20260079)