Driven by Front Range, new oil and gas rules will impact La Plata County Durango, Colorado Currently Fri 2% chance of precipitation 1% chance of precipitation 1% chance of precipitation State regulations protect environment, health, supporters say Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 2:14 PM Updated: Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 8:35 PM Driven by Front Range, new oil and gas rules will impact La Plata County Sweeping reforms to the way Colorado regulates oil and gas production will be felt in La Plata County, state officials say. JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald file Toggle font size La Plata County may have been ahead of the curve on keeping gas development in check, but new state rules put in place to regulate, not foster, the industry will have an impact in Southwest Colorado.