Emergency incident

Local News

Prank call prompts police response last weekend at Durango motel

reported having hostages, AR-15 and pipe bombs

May 5, 2026

Local News

Two men rescued while kayaking on Vallecito Reservoir

man sent to hospital in critical condition with hypothermia

March 16, 2026

Local News

Durango police say ‘spoofing incident’ prompted tactical response

Officers entered Forest Avenue home; no arrests reported

February 27, 2026

Local News

Flood response highlights La Plata County’s emergency preparedness

Officials credit planning, drills and new tech for swift action

November 29, 2025

Local News

Winter arrives early for Florida duo who become stuck on snowbound Engineer Pass

feet of snow trap father, son in Jeep with low fuel

October 24, 2025

Local News

Explosives delivered to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office removed

Authorities urge residents to leave suspicious materials in place

October 24, 2025

Local News

Flooding by the numbers: 9.5 inches of rain, 84 tons of sand, and 250 pizzas and sandwiches

totals include more than rainfall and river flows

October 18, 2025

Local News

It takes a village: Flood cleanup begins at Vallecito

Residents return home after record floods, begin recovery

October 16, 2025

Local News

Flooding disrupts Durango & Silverton train operations

River jumped bank Saturday, damaging tracks near Needleton

October 16, 2025

Local News

Unprecedented levels of rainfall wreak havoc across Southwest Colorado

Tropical storms damage roads, structures across region

October 14, 2025

Local News

Vallecito residents seek shelter from floodwaters: ‘We decided it was time to get out’

than 380 homes evacuated; La Plata County declares local disaster

October 11, 2025

Local News

Another hiker falls near Ice Lakes. His iPhone SOS feature may have delayed the rescue

Smartphones don’t communicate same way as satellite devices

July 24, 2025

Local News

‘A once-in-a-lifetime situation’: Casey Brennan helped save man who fell 80 feet near Ice Lakes

hiker literally gave shirt off his back to help fall victim

July 15, 2025

Local News

Man rescued from Ice Lakes Trail after falling 80-100 feet

responders used rope rescue, helicopter to bring hiker to safety

July 2, 2025

Local News

Durango police rescue fleeing suspect from Animas River

footage captures man’s struggle and safe return to shore

May 22, 2025

Local News

La Plata County prepares for unexpected in annual wildfire drill

is an exercise in asking, and answering, ‘What do we do?’

April 25, 2025

Local News

Durango Flight For Life crew assists in rescue of stranded driver

flashed car lights at passing helicopter, prompting emergency response

April 24, 2025

Local News

Ophir Pass avalanche victim remembered for drive, warmth

‘She was super easy to love,’ said Sarah Steinwand’s partner, Matt Mielke

March 4, 2025

Community

Alert: Fire equipment activity near Mancos Hill on U.S. Highway 160

Activity attributed to a structure fire

January 29, 2025

Regional News

Colorado firefighters arriving to help with ‘apocalyptic’ California fires

The Palisades Fire ravages a neighborhood amid high winds in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7,…

January 10, 2025

Local News

First avalanche fatality of season reported this week near Red Mountain Pass

identified as 57-year-old Ridgway man

January 8, 2025

Local News

Apartment fire in South Durango likely caused by errantly placed candle

destroyed unit; response shut city thoroughfare for several hours

December 31, 2024

Local News

Upper Pine fire hammering out construction, financial logistics for dual station

Initial construction plans slated to be finalized around mid-January; estimated building cost around $18 million

December 30, 2024

Local News

Separate mountain bike crashes north of Durango leave one injured, one dead

Incidents involved rescue from Junction Creek, potential medical issue at Purgatory Resort

October 5, 2024