Local News ‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito ‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur… April 20, 2026
Local News Two men rescued while kayaking on Vallecito Reservoir man sent to hospital in critical condition with hypothermia March 16, 2026
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 Community Foundation pledges flood recovery match for Vallecito $15,000 in matching funds aims to support road repairs after October flooding February 1, 2026
Local News Upper Pine Fire receives federal grant for Vallecito flood recovery to $5 million will support remediation efforts; property owners must pay a percentage December 29, 2025
Local News Flood response highlights La Plata County’s emergency preparedness Officials credit planning, drills and new tech for swift action November 29, 2025
Local News 35-foot-tall logjam is blocking Vallecito Creek; removal is critical to flood recovery Firefighters propose using fire or explosives to clear blockage November 27, 2025
Local News This Vallecito couple wants to make La Plata County a hot-spot for gay weddings ‘Gay couples have money. Money helps our local economy,’ co-owner of Cinder and Pine Weddings says November 25, 2025
Local News For Vallecito residents, cooperation is a must for successful post-flood recovery channel bore brunt of damage; fixing it will cost millions November 23, 2025
Local News Lawmakers show bipartisan support for disaster declaration in Southwest Colorado of intense rainfall triggered widespread flooding, property damage in mid-October November 18, 2025
Local News New geodesic greenhouse aims to ease food insecurity in Vallecito Year-round production expected to feed 20 to 30 residents October 24, 2025
Local News What role does climate change play in extreme weather events like flooding at Vallecito? floods not uncommon, but severity can be made worse by warming atmosphere, scientists say October 21, 2025
Local News Hot tub rescued from Vallecito Reservoir being washed away, the ‘S.S. Tubbie’ returns to shore October 20, 2025
Local News Flooding by the numbers: 9.5 inches of rain, 84 tons of sand, and 250 pizzas and sandwiches totals include more than rainfall and river flows October 18, 2025
Local News How the Vallecito event compares to the devastating flood of 1911 ‘It's good to see the extremes,’ meteorologist says October 17, 2025
Local News Southwest Colorado residents affected by floods eligible for housing, tax assistance and private entities offering aid while community recovers October 17, 2025
Local News Evacuations lifted for northern Vallecito Returning residents urged to be cautious amid lingering hazards October 16, 2025
Gallery Photos: Vallecito flooding aftermath Leo Martinez, with McCarty Excavation & Construction at Vallecito Reservoir, builds a levee to keep Vallecito Creek from additional flooding… October 16, 2025
Local News ‘It’s going to be weeks until this place resembles what it used to’ responders work to get evacuees back home, urge extreme caution to returning residents in Vallecito October 14, 2025
Local News Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday 'We may need to find somewhere to stay tonight,’ evacuee says October 12, 2025
Local News 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
Local News AT&T restores cell service in Vallecito Lake Residents were without coverage for eight days August 27, 2025
Local News Vallecito Lake residents report eight days without AT&T cellphone service Customers unsure of when coverage will return August 27, 2025
Local News Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift Durango firm takes over as LPEA exits Tri-State, eyes energy independence July 28, 2025