Local News Who pays for search and rescue missions? Victims are rarely charged, but sometimes subjects cut a check October 11, 2019
Local News Fire dispatchers choreograph emergency response on federal lands tracks lightning strikes, organizes air response and calls in the Gatorade July 10, 2019
Local News Flood advisory issued for La Plata River will remain high throughout the week June 4, 2019
Local News Flood advisory issued for La Plata River will remain high throughout the week June 4, 2019
Local News Temporary radar system installed to help predict 416 Fire flooding Station allows emergency responders to act more quickly June 2, 2019
Local News Deep snowpack could trigger flooding on Dolores River of spring snowpack runoff will be watched closely April 19, 2019
Local News Deep snowpack could trigger flooding on Dolores River of spring snowpack runoff will be watched closely April 17, 2019
Local News Debris flow covers road in 10 feet of muck rockslide north of Durango buries East Animas Road March 27, 2019
Local News Rapid snow melt could intensify 416 Fire runoff temperatures, chance of rain raise flooding risk March 26, 2019
Local News Avalanches in Durango? It can (and has) happened depth and weight of snow, slides are possible in city limits February 21, 2019
Local News Text 911 now available in Montezuma, Dolores counties might work where a cellphone signal is too weak January 15, 2019
Local News Southwest Colorado to get a permanent weather radar system funding in place, next step is finding right location January 9, 2019
Local News What is Durango doing to prepare for climate change? city has a list of 181 actions to help address a warming planet January 1, 2019
Local News Groups plan how to help those with special needs during emergencies Response plans must consider foreign speakers, people with disabilities December 5, 2018
Local News 911 surcharge increases in Montezuma County Additional funding is needed for dispatch upgrades November 28, 2018
Local News Hurricane Rosa could send heavy rainfall to Southwest Colorado expected to make landfall Monday or Tuesday September 30, 2018
Local News Agencies to close 25 abandoned mines on Alpine Loop Project aims to keep people out, avoid injuries September 29, 2018
Local News K9 Search and Rescue hosts workshop for dogs, handlers teams from nine states visit Dolores for dog training sessions July 28, 2018
Local News Flood risk around Durango could extend through next week near the southern edge of the 416 Fire burn scar at risk July 7, 2018
Local News New emergency manager hired for Montezuma County Mike Pasquin has been hired as the new emergency manager for Montezuma County. He replaces Paul Hollar, who moved from… May 17, 2018
Local News Durango-La Plata County Airport prepares for disaster ‘Victims’ improvise their roles, challenge emergency responders April 27, 2018
Local News Congress considers land for West Fork fire station Federal land conveyance needed for new station at Fish Creek December 14, 2017
Local News Durango schools look to enhance emergency drills Snowberger, law enforcement officials seek more frequent cross-training sessions December 14, 2017
Local News Time to prepare for cold Old Man Winter Plata County residents can follow tips to ‘winterize’ homes November 2, 2017