Hermosa

Local News

Crews extinguish small fire northwest of Hermosa

1-acre blaze started on a hillside, moved into a drainage filled with dead, standing trees

March 17, 2026

Local News

Hermosa Creek culvert installation will improve fish habitat

Juan National Forest to begin construction in September; road closures expected

February 18, 2026

Local News

Durango man dies in backcountry motorcycle crash northwest of town

Emergency crews from three counties helped recover body in remote area

October 1, 2025

Local News

Groundwater remediation underway at Hermosa Speedway

drinking water not threatened, officials say

June 20, 2025

Local News

Sen. Bennet chalks wins – and misses – for Southwest Colorado

senator has tackled public lands bills, television markets and FLC tuition waiver

April 11, 2025

Local News

Hermosa Creek federal protections turn 10

‘There was nothing inevitable about this legislation,’ Sen. Michael Bennet recalls

December 23, 2024

Thinking Green

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Hermosa Watershed Protection

December marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection Act and the Hermosa Creek Wilderness.…

December 21, 2024

Local News

Single-vehicle crash smashes railroad crossing signal box in Hermosa

Flaggers patrol intersection until repairs can be made

December 3, 2024

Local News

Forest Service reestablishes Hermosa Creek Trail after 2022 mudslides

Quarter mile of single-track had to be rerouted after slides

October 3, 2024

Local News

Purgatory Resort appeals dismissal of water lawsuit against Forest Service

area sued in 2022 over access to Hermosa Creek water rights

August 15, 2024

Local News

Burglary, auto theft, crash and foot chase north of Durango leads to arrest

morning crime spree initiates emergency notifications to residents

July 26, 2024

Local News

CPW warns of summer closure impacting popular hunting unit north of Durango

Section of Hermosa Park Road closed Aug. 19 to Sept. 13

February 29, 2024

Local News

Man arrested on suspicion of armed robbery north of Hermosa

Suspect fired two gunshots into the air before surrendering to law enforcement

September 26, 2023

Local News

Historic orchards of Montezuma, La Plata counties are a ‘living museum’

Restoration project aims to propagate rare apple cultivars that would be lost without human involvement

August 17, 2023

Local News

Hermosa outbuilding engulfed in flames after wind ignites ember from brush burn

afternoon fire leads to $3,000 in damages

April 17, 2023

Local News

Animas Valley residents organize to preserve ‘traditional rural’ character from developments

Residents sound off against planned 306-stall RV park

March 18, 2023

Local News

Verizon Wireless customers ‘furious’ with Durango-area service

Residents receive inconsistent answers from mobile carrier as to why problems persist

August 15, 2022

Local News

One killed, another in critical condition after crash on U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango

Head-on collision occurred Sunday night near Hermosa

October 4, 2021

Local News

Fish barrier in Hermosa Creek to be cleared to support Colorado cutthroat populations

recreating on trail may experience delays during project

September 23, 2021

Southwest Life

Hermosa Creek trails repaired after fire, erosion damage

Service works on 5.5 miles of paths in heavily used area

September 16, 2021

Local News

Man found dead in Hermosa Creek north of Durango

Motorcyclist had been missing since Monday

May 13, 2021

Local News

VIDEO: Mountain lion drags deer from Hermosa home

heard noise outside, opened blind and caught footage

February 22, 2021

Local News

LPEA deals with outages across La Plata County

snow affects infrastructure

February 15, 2021

Local News

Trial accusing Durango railroad of starting 416 Fire to take place in Denver

D&SNG attorneys pushed to have hearings held locally

November 15, 2020