Local News High winds batter Vallecito, down power lines 50 mph gusts raise wildfire risk and hinder kayak rescue on reservoir March 16, 2026
Local News Aging Vallecito Reservoir needs a serious makeover Emergency overflow remains unusable until fixes can be made February 2, 2026
Local News Pine River Irrigation District takes action against delinquent shareholders penalty for nonpayment doled out since at least 2015 January 26, 2026
Local News Photos: Ice fishing tournament canceled at Vallecito Reservoir The October flooding at Vallecito Reservoir underscored the importance of getting the dam spillway repaired. If the reservoir had been… January 15, 2026
Local News Hot tub rescued from Vallecito Reservoir being washed away, the ‘S.S. Tubbie’ returns to shore October 20, 2025
Local News It takes a village: Flood cleanup begins at Vallecito Residents return home after record floods, begin recovery October 16, 2025
Local News Evacuations lifted for northern Vallecito Returning residents urged to be cautious amid lingering hazards October 16, 2025
Local News LPEA secures direct access to Vallecito dam hydropower 10-year contract with Ptarmigan Resources and Energy to take effect in April 2026 July 17, 2025
Local News Out to dry: Water managers brace for lean supply in Southwest Colorado Vallecito Reservoir expected to fill, but low snowpack means short irrigation season April 9, 2025
Local News Over 100 turn out for Vallecito Annual Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday Beautiful weather draws outdoor enthusiasts to reservoir northeast of Durango February 22, 2025
Local News Will the next six weeks turn around Southwest Colorado’s dismal snowpack? Reservoir managers hope winter weather will up their supply headed into spring February 5, 2025
Sports Vallecito Nordic Ski Club upgrading grooming efforts purchased a new snowcat machine but needs help paying for it December 8, 2024
Local News Outpost at Helen’s Corner, a landmark northeast of Durango, closes shop Property near Lemon Reservoir is on the market for $1.4 million July 18, 2024
Sports Over 160 runners participate in Vallecito Lake Heavy Half Marathon Schenberger won the race’s fourth running May 13, 2024
Gallery PHOTOS: Vallecito Lake Heavy Half Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito Reservoir May 11, 2024
Local News Wildlife officer rescues mountain lions from Vallecito Reservoir spillway northeast of Durango yearlings were noticed Friday evening as dam tender prepared to release water April 23, 2024
Local News Snowpack in Southwest Colorado has water managers ‘cautiously optimistic’ snow-water hovering around normal, experts are approaching predictions with trepidation April 6, 2024
Local News Photos: Snow blankets Vallecito winter storms leave their mark at Vallecito Reservoir January 10, 2024
Local News Body of Vallecito kayaker found and identified was submerged more than 80 feet at bottom of lake June 15, 2023
Local News Man drowns in Vallecito Reservoir of 21-year-old victim has not been recovered June 12, 2023
Local News Vallecito Reservoir prepares for above-average runoff of Reclamation expects inflow to be more than double reservoir’s capacity May 10, 2023
Local News Skeletal remains found on Middle Mountain identified found by hikers in September belonged to Missouri man who lived in Pagosa Springs a short time April 14, 2023
Local News Two skiers die in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir were declared missing Saturday night and found early Sunday February 26, 2023
Local News Construction begins on Vallecito decontamination station Reservoir building is part of the Pine River Project dealing with aquatic nuisance species November 7, 2022