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Safety of citizens

Wildfire east of Durango now 100% contained

Wildfire east of Durango now 100% contained

Vosburg Pike Fire is 67 acres in size

No other wildlife besides bears suspected in woman’s death, report says

No other wildlife besides bears suspected in woman’s death, report says

Cameras help rule out mountain lion involvement

Public comment opens for Durango transportation improvements

Public comment opens for Durango transportation improvements

seeks input to guide plan

La Plata County fire districts explore virtual reality

La Plata County fire districts explore virtual reality

tests whether new technology improves skills

Safety-focused road improvements coming to Camino del Rio

Safety-focused road improvements coming to Camino del Rio

plans medians through downtown area

January 27, 2021

Durango residents weigh in on north Main Avenue crossing options

Durango residents weigh in on north Main Avenue crossing options

corridor creates challenges for pedestrians, bicyclists and cars

January 20, 2021

Durango, La Plata County prepare for potential unrest on Inauguration Day

Durango, La Plata County prepare for potential unrest on Inauguration Day

credible threats, but some buildings will be closed and preparations will be made

January 14, 2021

Slower speeds approved for Animas View Drive in Durango

Slower speeds approved for Animas View Drive in Durango

aims to address safety concerns

January 8, 2021

2020 highway fatalities down in Southwest Colorado

2020 highway fatalities down in Southwest Colorado

Patrol emphasized patrols on U.S. 160

January 3, 2021

U.S. Highway 550 partially closed south of Durango

U.S. Highway 550 partially closed south of Durango

road conditions continue during winter storm

December 12, 2020

Public health officials urge caution as COVID-19 cases trend upward

Public health officials urge caution as COVID-19 cases trend upward

‘The virus is roaring back all over the country’

October 30, 2020

Durango man drives Jeep into home near Purgatory Resort

Durango man drives Jeep into home near Purgatory Resort

Accident under investigation

August 15, 2020

Bayfield is the safest town in La Plata County

Bayfield is the safest town in La Plata County

‘That tells me that my guys are doing a good job,’ says town marshal

Is Durango passing the stay-at-home test?

Is Durango passing the stay-at-home test?

Traffic slows, grocery stores increase social distancing

Durango police consider downtown surveillance cameras

Durango police consider downtown surveillance cameras

Systems could help law enforcement solve crimes with less officer presence

February 18, 2020

Congested Cortez intersection will become 4-way stop

Congested Cortez intersection will become 4-way stop

Increased traffic and improved safety cited for change

February 17, 2020

Police prepare for thousands at Snowdown Light Parade

Police prepare for thousands at Snowdown Light Parade

surveillance system will keep eyes on crowd

January 31, 2020

Durango organizations launch Snowdown child safety program

Durango organizations launch Snowdown child safety program

Wristbands available to help identify separated children

January 29, 2020

Developers launch social media app meant to protect kids

Pine River Times news

Developers launch social media app meant to protect kids

Platform gives parents many forms of control, supervision

September 28, 2019

Durango developers launch social media app meant to protect kids

Durango developers launch social media app meant to protect kids

Platform gives parents many forms of control, supervision

September 24, 2019

Roosa Avenue Connect would add foot path, safety measures

Roosa Avenue Connect would add foot path, safety measures

Construction of $2M project anticipated to begin in 2023

August 27, 2019

‘Hit by a train’ not just an expression in Durango

‘Hit by a train’ not just an expression in Durango

incident a reminder even slow-moving trains can be dangerous

La Plata County revisits fire restriction policies in wake of 416 Fire

La Plata County revisits fire restriction policies in wake of 416 Fire

Officials want objective, science-based criteria for implementing rules

During breeding season, deer are known to attack

During breeding season, deer are known to attack

Residents should be wary, especially pet owners

November 28, 2018