Disasters and crashes

Courts and Crime

Cyclist injured in Cortez collision; crash reemphasizes importance of driving safety

man was reportedly hit in the bike lane while cycling in May

June 26, 2025

Local News

Infant reportedly uninjured after deadly head-on crash east of Cortez

Patrol: Head-on collision occurred when Honda CRV tried to pass multiple cars

June 20, 2025

Local News

Durango seeks feedback on speed management plan

Temporary traffic-calming features to be installed this summer, fall

May 29, 2025

Local News

Plane crashes are rare, but Durango airport firefighting team is always ready

crew adds $1 million vehicle to fleet amid ongoing safety upgrades

April 16, 2025

Courts and Crime

Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Cortez on Christmas Eve

Alcohol discovered at the scene

January 4, 2025

Local News

Durango Multimodal Division shares shrewd new approach to traffic-related fatalities

‘Vision Zero’ plans already adopted by other Colorado cities

September 22, 2024

Community

Mancos couple and infant killed in collision near Moab

was traveling home from a softball competition

July 15, 2024

Local News

25-year-old Durango woman killed in boating crash on Navajo Lake

was wearing life vest at time of accident

July 7, 2024

Community

One person is flown to hospital after crash on Colorado 184 outside Mancos

occurs near scene of fatal crash last week

July 1, 2024

Courts and Crime

Vehicular homicide sentencing becomes demonstration of forgiveness

Davonte James was killed in a head-on collision with Matthew Hall last year

May 15, 2024

Local News

Drugs or alcohol suspected in deadly head-on crash Friday along Colorado Highway 172

Durango woman pronounced dead on scene, others airlifted to Albuquerque hospital

April 15, 2023

Local News

Woman accused of killing Farmington man in crash has felony charge dismissed

Virginia Cundiff faces 7 misdemeanor charges

July 2, 2022

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

Ignacio woman accused of killing one in road crash skips court hearing

issues two $500 bonds for Virginia Cundiff

March 29, 2022

Regional News

Small jet goes off runway in Aspen, closing airport

A business jet sits at the end of the Aspen, Colo., airport runway on Monday afternoon, Feb. 21, 2022. No…

February 21, 2022

Local News

Man killed in Mancos Hill crash is identified

Wisconsin man died after collision with driver from Arizona; investigation ongoing

July 12, 2021

Local News

Update: Woman dies in RV crash on Highway 141 near Egnar

Also, San Miguel sheriff seeks help in robbery investigation

June 3, 2021

Local News

Man killed in head-on collision on Colorado 145

occurred Friday northeast of Dolores

June 2, 2021

Local News

Missouri man killed in Bayfield crash on Saturday

Wife, 4 children from Missouri and a Bayfield woman suffer minor injuries

May 31, 2021

Local News

Two seriously injured in head-on crash south of Durango

hits car Friday night on Highway 550 near New Mexico line

May 17, 2021

Local News

Alcohol suspected in head-on crash in west Durango

U.S. Highway 160 was closed for about 15 minutes during evening commute

March 8, 2021

Local News

Durango local finds new strength after near-fatal crash

‘Maybe I can help someone’

February 15, 2021

Local News

Update: Head-on collision kills Mancos woman on U.S. 160

Patrol update: SUV driver crossed into oncoming lane, another victim seriously injured

January 20, 2021

Local News

Durango officials identify driver in Main Avenue bump-out crash

29-year-old woman suspected of drunken driving, attempted hit-and-run

September 17, 2020