Disaster (general)

Regional News

Polis asks FEMA to reverse rejection of $41 million in disaster aid for Western Slope floods, fires

Governor adds an official appeal to the voices of elected officials

January 20, 2026

Local News

For Vallecito residents, cooperation is a must for successful post-flood recovery

channel bore brunt of damage; fixing it will cost millions

November 23, 2025

Local News

Lawmakers show bipartisan support for disaster declaration in Southwest Colorado

of intense rainfall triggered widespread flooding, property damage in mid-October

November 18, 2025

Regional News

Chevron spill largest since at least 2015; full clean-up may take 5 years

Company has recovered at least 3.8 million gallons of liquid from a Weld County site

May 16, 2025

Local News

Upper Pine fire medics head home after helping with N.C. hurricane relief

Haner, Jake Rhodes began long drive back to La Plata County on Tuesday

October 22, 2024

Local News

Upper Pine fire first responders helping with Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Paramedic Jon Haner and emergency medical technician Jake Rhoades are in North Carolina

October 18, 2024

Local News

Durango kennel-free cattery brings 12 cats displaced by Lahaina fire back to mainland

Care Durango a sanctuary, shelter and rescue all rolled into one

April 10, 2024

Local News

20 years later: Missionary Ridge Fire torched homes, devastated lives and taught us lessons

Durango looks back on the historic blaze, those who were there recall conditions similar to today

June 18, 2022

Local News

Sen. Bennet reintroduces disaster mitigation bill

Bipartisan legislation would provide tax credit for investing in prevention

June 2, 2021

Business

As restaurants, inns deal with COVID-19, the scope of aid begins to emerge

Moro general manager: Congress can help with business interruption insurance

April 5, 2020

Local News

Fire destroys home on Road H southeast of Cortez

safely evacuates, Red Cross provides aid

January 1, 2019

Local News

Grant to aid in wildfire recovery, including 416 Fire

to help areas impacted by floods, fires and windstorms

November 20, 2018

Local News

Tribute honors first responders who died in Sept. 11 attack

The second annual 9/11 Stair Climb took place Sept. 11 at the new three-story training tower at the Lewis-Arriola Fire…

September 13, 2018

Local News

State, federal officials assess flood damage in La Plata County

Gov. Hickenlooper will make decision today whether to request aid from FEMA

August 24, 2018

Local News

‘We freak out every time a raindrop falls’

Residents look for answers to debris flows, which could last years

August 14, 2018

Local News

Assistance center set up for those affected by 416 Fire

Agencies will be available at fairgrounds Tuesday

June 11, 2018

Local News

Four Corners Red Cross chapter needs volunteers

Chapter restarted after hiatus

March 26, 2018

Local News

Dolores State Bank donates to Western Excelsior fire victims

agencies will help distribute $1,500 in assistance

August 23, 2017

Nation & World

Huge sinkholes appearing in the wrong places

Crumbling water, sewer pipes pose risk

May 8, 2017

Nation & World

Crews work to contain sheen after Oregon train derailment

16 of 96 tank cars derailed Friday

June 4, 2016

Nation & World

Police hunt suspects in India temple fire that killed 110

Indian girls walk past posters on Monday displaying photographs of three friends, from top, Vishnu, Athiraj and Brijesh who died…

April 11, 2016

Nation & World

Fireworks accident at temple in India kills more than 100

Explosions and a massive fire swept rapidly through the Puttingal temple complex about 3 a.m. in the village of Paravoor,…

April 10, 2016

Nation & World

Heavy winds blamed for plane crash in Russia

62 on board killed

March 19, 2016

Local News

Red Cross names new director of local chapter

Kenya to S.W. Colorado

April 9, 2014