San Juan County Fire and Rescue

‘A once-in-a-lifetime situation’: Casey Brennan helped save man who fell 80 feet near Ice Lakes

Emergency incident

‘A once-in-a-lifetime situation’: Casey Brennan helped save man who fell 80 feet near Ice Lakes

hiker literally gave shirt off his back to help fall victim

July 15, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Cottonwood tree severely burned on Earth Day

Cottonwood tree severely burned on Earth Day

burn next to Farmer’s Ditch caused Monday evening tree fire

April 23, 2024 • David Edward Albright — Tri-City Record

Car bursts into flames after hitting tree on La Plata Highway

Car bursts into flames after hitting tree on La Plata Highway

Passersby pull person from the wreckage

February 24, 2024 • Debra Mayeux — Tri-City Record

Famed CO climber recounts rescue from peak near Silverton

Famed CO climber recounts rescue from peak near Silverton

Roach, 79, has written guidebooks on climbing the state’s highest peaks

August 15, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado man who fell 200 feet rescued by Black Hawk helicopter

Colorado man who fell 200 feet rescued by Black Hawk helicopter

workers spent night keeping victim alive until he could be brought to safety

August 11, 2023 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

OHV rollover near Silverton leaves four in critical condition

Emergency incident

OHV rollover near Silverton leaves four in critical condition

Passengers were not wearing seat belts or safety equipment when they were thrown from rolling vehicle

August 8, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer