My first blog on COVID-19 was written when the pandemic hit. https://www.marshaporternorton.com/post/covid-19-testing-our-mettle Economic...

April 17, 2020 I am writing this blog during the stay-at- home orders due to COVID-19. I’m using this time as a chance to delve deeper in...

March 20, 2020 Note: I am updating this blog with new information. Note: Since this blog was written, there have been an increasing num...

A platform should answer: what do you plan to keep, fix, replace and/or repair? My platform is below and I will refine it as the campaig...

We are currently in a Presidential Primary in Colorado so I thought it would be a good time to blog about my recent visit with La Plata C...

One of my friend’s daughters recently asked me: So Marsha,what does a County Commissioner do exactly? It is one of the best questions ye...

Wildfire is a significant topic impacting La Plata County residents in many ways. I can think of no other issue that has quite the far-re...

It’s January. If you’re like me, you have new or renewed health goals. Writing my goals reminded me of a tour I did recently of San Juan...

As many people fly this holiday season, the Durango-La Plata County Airport (airport) is a perfect topic for my next blog. A safe, grow...

I toured the County Jail recently and here is what I learned, and my public safety priorities for the future.

September 28th is National Public Lands Day. Let's get outside, celebrate and look to the future.