Vallecito Reservoir

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Update: Missing hikers east of Vallecito Lake found

Plata County Search and Rescue called in to help

July 29, 2017

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Five Branches hosts a day with wolves at Vallecito lake

Trinity will make a last visit to Vallecito Lake on Aug. 5.Wolfwood Refuge The event is free, but a $5…

July 25, 2017

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Vallecito couple faces cancer, insurance uncertainty

Federal changes could increase their health coverage costs

June 24, 2017

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Invasive species concern limits Vallecito Reservoir access

trailered boats must be cleared at main-access inspection station

May 19, 2017

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Missing hiker found north of Vallecito Reservoir

Nebraska man had split from family to get aid for father, who felt dizzy

July 21, 2016

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Items of interest found in Dylan Redwine search

Sheriff’s office will not disclose details

July 11, 2016

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Ongoing search aimed at ‘finding justice for Dylan’

Investigators scour area north of Vallecito Reservoir

July 8, 2016

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Vallecito Marina open for summer

Sheriff’s Office displays new boat

June 4, 2016

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Emergency crews rescue 72-year-old man after he falls from horse outside of Vallecito Reservoir

La Plata County Emergency Director Butch Knowlton said a report came in around 8 a.m. that a man fell off…

October 18, 2015

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Rangers monitoring small fire in San Juans

The fire was less than a tenth of an acre in size Tuesday, and it was burning within the perimeter…

August 4, 2015

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Vallecito Marina open in time for holiday

Nonprofit leads way in Vallecito

July 3, 2015

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Dylan Redwine’s mother files wrongful-death lawsuit

Fighting back the tears, Elaine Redwine speaks about her son, Dylan Redwine, in December 2012.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald file photo Hatfield…

July 1, 2015

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Redwine case has ‘person of interest’

FBI criminal profiler helps to advance cold case

July 1, 2015

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High court sets back mercury rules

Heavy-metal readings high in Southwest Colorado fisheries

June 29, 2015

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Lightning ignites 2 trees east of Vallecito

The smoke was reported about 9 a.m. Columbine Ranger District firefighters hiked to the site, and they found two trees…

June 25, 2015

Sports

How to navigate Vallecito Reservoir

What’s important when it comes to tapping into the area’s summer fishing amenities

May 30, 2015

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Durango man’s body found near Vallecito

Giffin dies from apparent self-inflicted gunshot

May 13, 2015

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Trails’ 2000 party: Come plant a tree

Trails 2000 volunteers will plant trees April 11 and 12 near Vallecito Reservoir.Courtesy of San Juan National Forest The “Trailwork…

March 23, 2015

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Retired FLC professor Blair dies at 71

Blair Blair died of a heart attack, said Larry Phelps, La Plata County chief deputy coroner, who responded to the…

February 27, 2015

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Hillcrest to reopen for Nordic

Joe Brewer, left, and Jay Ciotti made it out to Hillcrest Golf Club on Tuesday afternoon after it reopened for…

February 24, 2015

Sports

Kids big winners at Vallecito ice-fishing tourney

But, in his defense, it was a big fish, and must have seemed huge to a boy of 4 or…

February 22, 2015

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Vallecito on – and through – ice

Nearly 200 ice anglers showed up for the 2015 Winter Fishing Contest on Saturday at Vallecito Reservoir, according to Jim…

February 21, 2015

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Ice-fishing tourney planned at Vallecito

Ben Zimmerman of Bayfield ice fishes on Vallecito Reservoir in 2013. An ice-fishing tournament will be held on the reservoir…

January 27, 2015

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Area reservoir levels stay mostly unchanged

Lemon Reservoir has seen some water level gain in recent months.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald Lemon Reservoir did see some gain. It…

November 7, 2014