Disasters and crashes

Local News

Crash kills Cortez woman, seriously injures three kids

du1-i-syn About 1:15 a.m. Sunday, a blue 2016 Ford F-150 was headed westbound toward Pagosa Springs on Highway 160 at…

December 17, 2018

Local News

About 500 homes and businesses lose electrical power after crash

taken to hospital with unknown injuries

September 26, 2018

Local News

Emergency crews respond to crash in Cortez

Cortez police officers and rescue personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of North Pinon Drive and North…

September 26, 2018

Regional News

Colorado hunter dies following ATV crash

The Post Independent reports the Garfield County Coroner’s Office says 60-year-old Steven Gooderham of Westminster died last week after crashing…

September 20, 2018

Local News

Man cited for careless driving for crash on Hesperus Hill

Herald Staff Writer The driver of an SUV was cited for careless driving after a multiple vehicle crash Monday morning…

September 17, 2018

Local News

One killed in crash on Wolf Creek Pass

vehicles involved in accident, including a motor home

August 27, 2018

Local News

Durango woman injured in head-on collision in fair condition

31-year-old cited with careless driving

July 25, 2018

Local News

Cortez man dies in head-on collision on U.S. 491

vehicle crashes into debris

July 16, 2018

Local News

Those evacuated during 416 Fire eligible for financial aid

Residents who incurred costs can apply for assistance

July 9, 2018

Local News

Car vs. motorcycle crash stops traffic in Mesa Verde National Park

Cause, injuries remain unknown

June 24, 2018

Local News

Car vs. motorcycle crash stops traffic in Mesa Verde National Park

Mancos Fire and Rescue, a Southwest Health System ambulance and Mesa Verde rangers responded about 3 p.m. to a report…

June 23, 2018

Local News

Rain gives Burro Fire crews chance to build ‘solid lines’

‘Extended monsoons’ needed to put out fire, reopen forest

June 15, 2018

Local News

Two killed in collision south of Towaoc; third person critically injured

of crash is under investigation

June 14, 2018

Local News

Two killed in collision south of Towaoc; third person critically injured

of crash is under investigation

June 8, 2018

Local News

One driver dies after crash near Mesa Verde National Park

Patrol determines cause; no charges filed

June 6, 2018

Local News

Two people injured in crash near Mesa Verde National Park

U.S. Highway 160 initially closed in both directions

June 2, 2018

Local News

Where’s the worst traffic in Cortez? And will medians help?

reveal area with most crashes

May 17, 2018

Local News

Where’s the worst traffic in Cortez?

reveal area with most crashes

May 17, 2018

Local News

Talk about town: Durango City Council honors policeman

Durango City Council honored Durango Police Officer Alec Doocy, left, for dousing a fire west of town. Cmdr. Robert Brammer,…

May 2, 2018

Local News

Woman killed in two-car crash in southwest La Plata County

Southern Ute Police Department investigating collision

April 24, 2018

Local News

UPDATE: Highway 160 between Bayfield, Pagosa Springs reopens after rollover

men were injured in single-vehicle crash

April 14, 2018

Local News

Distractions are leading cause of fatal crashes in Southwest Colorado

‘We see people getting ready for work in the morning’

April 10, 2018

Local News

Motorcyclist killed in crash on U.S. Highway 160

Passenger suffered life-threatening injuries

March 17, 2018

Regional News

Plane crash kills four near Dove Creek

Wreckage found covered in snow, air patrol says

February 24, 2018