Safety of citizens

Photos: Kiwanis Club of Durango hosts Safety Day

Johnny Rooney, front, community educator with Durango Fire Protection District, and Doug Brockett, fire investigator and inspector with DFPD, give…

May 5, 2026

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Colorado Department of Transportation honors fallen road workers

event marked awareness campaign with goal of increasing safety for work zones

April 21, 2026

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Durango nixes Fourth of July fireworks amid drought

conditions across the state are ‘really bad news,’ fire chief says

April 14, 2026

Religion

As religious tensions rise, synagogues and other houses of worship in Maine look to beef up security

Joe Moscinski places the final light in the outdoor menorah at Temple Shalom on Dec. 20, 2019 in Auburn, Maine.…

March 20, 2026

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center issues warning ahead of Presidents Day weekend

snowfall is expected to increase danger

February 13, 2026

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Durango’s Gametime incident explained: Two boys ditch day care for Wendy’s restaurant

received written warnings for failing to supervise children

January 8, 2026

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Applications open for Animas River Trail focus group

of Durango looking for 12 community members to weigh in on safety, speed management

December 12, 2025

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Durango residents talk Flock with ACLU and DeFlock founder

rights advocates sound alarm over AI-powered surveillance cameras

December 11, 2025

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Durango City Council approves additional funding for Camino Crossing design

design budget adds up to $575,000

December 2, 2025

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Transportation service approved for Durango’s emergency warming center

Shuttle to provide rides between Manna, transit center and Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish Hall

November 26, 2025

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Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday

'We may need to find somewhere to stay tonight,’ evacuee says

October 12, 2025

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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

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Durango shooting victim identified as 66-year-old grandmother

Shooter described as ‘abusive ex-husband’; granddaughter says outcome was preventable

October 3, 2025

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Two die in shooting near Durango Walmart

Police: No active threat to public

October 3, 2025

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Durango resident warns of hazardous debris in Animas River

plans to post signage as it works toward a solution

September 26, 2025

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City of Durango using specialized barriers to boost safety at public gatherings

Security devices deployed at farmers market, Snowdown and other events

September 18, 2025

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Residents call on Durango City Council to take action against ICE

‘United, we’re much, much stronger’

September 4, 2025

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Want to improve trail safety? Build more dog parks, Durango residents say

suggestions are speed limits, more tickets and bike lanes on roads

September 3, 2025

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Speeding remains persistent problem on Animas View Drive in Durango

orders signage, lighting to draw attention to speed cushions

August 14, 2025

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Speed cushions on Animas View Drive cause concern for residents

‘Speed bumps need to go away before somebody gets killed’

August 9, 2025

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911 service fully restored in La Plata County following outage

were temporarily routed to administrative line

July 8, 2025

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City of Durango to install speed control devices on Animas View Drive

'Cushions’ are part of long-term plan to improve safety on narrow road

June 16, 2025

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City explores how an emergency warming center for unhoused would fit in Durango

Previous shelter faced safety issues in unsuitable building

June 4, 2025

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Plane crashes are rare, but Durango airport firefighting team is always ready

crew adds $1 million vehicle to fleet amid ongoing safety upgrades

April 16, 2025