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Three skiers caught in avalanche near Silverton identified

Three skiers caught in avalanche near Silverton identified

County official says men were leaders in business and local government

February 3, 2021

Avalanche danger suspends search for missing skiers near Silverton

Avalanche danger suspends search for missing skiers near Silverton

crews unsure if mission will resume Wednesday

February 3, 2021

Flight For Life crew hit with laser beam, injuring paramedic

Flight For Life crew hit with laser beam, injuring paramedic

was southwest of Bayfield when unknown person shined green light at aircraft

January 28, 2021

Investigators piecing together timeline of 5-year-old’s drowning

Investigators piecing together timeline of 5-year-old’s drowning

Incident at Durango Hot Springs happened after 6 p.m. Sunday

January 19, 2021

Driver who struck two pedestrians on 32nd Street identified, charged

Driver who struck two pedestrians on 32nd Street identified, charged

say Luke Prince, 28, failed to see people in crosswalk

November 18, 2020

After 44 years, Butch Knowlton retires from La Plata County

After 44 years, Butch Knowlton retires from La Plata County

and rescue director helped countless people through emergencies

November 16, 2020

Missing Indiana man found dead west of Silverton

Missing Indiana man found dead west of Silverton

foul play suspected, sheriff says

November 16, 2020

Two pedestrians hit by car while crossing 32nd Street

Two pedestrians hit by car while crossing 32nd Street

64-year-old man flown to hospital in Grand Junction

November 13, 2020

Homeless man found dead Tuesday morning at camp behind Walmart

Homeless man found dead Tuesday morning at camp behind Walmart

Coroner says cause of death unknown; autopsy planned Thursday

November 10, 2020

How rescue workers saved 28 hikers in two hours near Silverton

How rescue workers saved 28 hikers in two hours near Silverton

A behind-the-scenes look at quick response during the Ice Fire

October 30, 2020

VIDEO: Footage captures Jeep falling off Black Bear Pass

VIDEO: Footage captures Jeep falling off Black Bear Pass

Injured Durango woman in stable condition, according to GoFundMe page

October 21, 2020

Man rescued from septic tank at wastewater treatment plant near Ignacio

Man rescued from septic tank at wastewater treatment plant near Ignacio

50-year-old required transport to Mercy Regional Medical Center

October 13, 2020

Missing hiker found dead in San Juan Mountains, west of Lake City

Missing hiker found dead in San Juan Mountains, west of Lake City

man reported overdue late Sunday

October 7, 2020

Standoff ends in north Durango; 20-year-old taken into custody

Standoff ends in north Durango; 20-year-old taken into custody

say River Anderson refused to surrender to authorities

October 6, 2020

Archuleta County resident seriously injured in explosion near Allison

Archuleta County resident seriously injured in explosion near Allison

apparently occurred while lighting water heater pilot light

October 2, 2020

Off-road vehicle rolls north of Silverton, sending six to hospital

Off-road vehicle rolls north of Silverton, sending six to hospital

suffers serious injuries, flown to Mercy Regional Medical Center

September 17, 2020

Durango woman dies in crash west of Delta

Durango woman dies in crash west of Delta

1-year-old girl suffers minor injuries

September 15, 2020

Pedestrian killed on Hwy. 550 north of Durango

Pedestrian killed on Hwy. 550 north of Durango

Colorado State Patrol says incident occurred about 8:15 p.m. Thursday

September 4, 2020

13-year-old boy crashes pickup truck, requires airlift to Mercy

13-year-old boy crashes pickup truck, requires airlift to Mercy

Vehicle rolls off Colorado Highway 140 on Wednesday night

September 3, 2020

Officer-involved shooting southwest of Aztec results in death of robbery suspect

Officer-involved shooting southwest of Aztec results in death of robbery suspect

Juan County Sheriff’s Office (N.M.) says task force investigating incident

August 31, 2020

Crash on Missionary Ridge results in injuries

Crash on Missionary Ridge results in injuries

Service says vehicle rolled off road, went down embankment

August 24, 2020

Body of Durango man found late Saturday in Lake Nighthorse

Body of Durango man found late Saturday in Lake Nighthorse

Ward’s empty canoe discovered Friday night

August 17, 2020

Body of Durango man found late Saturday in Lake Nighthorse

Body of Durango man found late Saturday in Lake Nighthorse

Ward’s empty canoe discovered Friday night

August 16, 2020

Durango group requires rescue after boat capsizes on Navajo Lake

Durango group requires rescue after boat capsizes on Navajo Lake

overturned during storm, dumping 10 people in water