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Father, two children severely injured by rooftop snowslide at Purgatory Resort

Father, two children severely injured by rooftop snowslide at Purgatory Resort

was flown to Denver area with critical injuries

Injured backcountry skier rescued by Silverton team

Injured backcountry skier rescued by Silverton team

responds to man with injured hip in Cascade Canyon area

Skier dies after falling into tree well at Purgatory Resort

Skier dies after falling into tree well at Purgatory Resort

patrol was not successful in efforts to revive 39-year-old Pablo Spencer of Oklahoma

Four burials, three deaths in San Juan avalanches

Four burials, three deaths in San Juan avalanches

Snowmobiler missing since Saturday found Monday in Conejos County

February 27, 2023

Police sweep Durango High School, determine there is no threat

Police sweep Durango High School, determine there is no threat

Students were placed on ‘secure hold’ during search

February 22, 2023

Avalanche near Winter Park kills 2 backcountry snowmobilers

Avalanche near Winter Park kills 2 backcountry snowmobilers

Grand County Sheriff’s Office says it was alerted to the slide on Corona Pass

January 9, 2023

Skiers with Apple watches may be responsible for rise in accidental 911 calls

Skiers with Apple watches may be responsible for rise in accidental 911 calls

Durango-La Plata Emergency Center reporting 25% increase in calls with no response

December 28, 2022

Helicopter crashes at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Helicopter crashes at Durango-La Plata County Airport

people on board; neither injured. Runway reopens after nearly two hours

November 23, 2022

How to avoid burning down the house or ending up in the ER on Thanksgiving

How to avoid burning down the house or ending up in the ER on Thanksgiving

Hospital visits and fires can increase during the holiday because of many factors

November 17, 2022

Durango train crew aids injured hiker

Durango train crew aids injured hiker

A passenger aboard the D&SNG railroad spots missing and injured woman

October 12, 2022

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

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

Durango police chief says active shooter protocols have evolved over decades

Durango police chief says active shooter protocols have evolved over decades

Today, officers are trained to stop a suspect above all else

Perins Peak Fire is 36% contained; firefighters douse hot spots and build line

Perins Peak Fire is 36% contained; firefighters douse hot spots and build line

prepare for hot, dry days ahead

Evacuated residents from Ute Pass Fire given go-ahead to return home

Evacuated residents from Ute Pass Fire given go-ahead to return home

30-acre fire at 10% containment as of Saturday morning

Durango fire crews respond to homeless camp blaze along La Posta Road

Durango fire crews respond to homeless camp blaze along La Posta Road

Firefighters say they were lucky to contain flames to single camp

Tortilleria La Flor owner hospitalized after getting hand caught in machine

Tortilleria La Flor owner hospitalized after getting hand caught in machine

is raising money after big investment into business

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions

Durango man recounts avalanche, harrowing rescue and road to recovery

Durango man recounts avalanche, harrowing rescue and road to recovery

Henk survived a crushing wall of snow on Parrot Peak in the La Plata Mountains

La Plata County adopts new emergency plan

La Plata County adopts new emergency plan

makes disaster response more accessible for residents, local officials

December 21, 2021

Man rescued from Weminuche Wilderness southeast of Silverton

Man rescued from Weminuche Wilderness southeast of Silverton

Medical issue prompts Flight For Life transport to Mercy Regional Medical Center

Deadly Colorado avalanche season prompts reflection on messaging

Deadly Colorado avalanche season prompts reflection on messaging

12 people died in slides statewide, 5 in San Juans as of this week

Fire results in ‘total loss’ of Silverton home

Fire results in ‘total loss’ of Silverton home

remains under investigation, officials say

February 25, 2021

Miscommunication a factor in fatal avalanche, according to report

Miscommunication a factor in fatal avalanche, according to report

Eagle County residents perished in slide last week outside Silverton

February 8, 2021

Three skiers killed in avalanche recovered outside Silverton

Three skiers killed in avalanche recovered outside Silverton

Harrowing multiday mission ends Thursday afternoon

February 5, 2021