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Vallecito

Are city slickers escaping to Vallecito? Lake community sets up neighborhood watch

Are city slickers escaping to Vallecito? Lake community sets up neighborhood watch

Residents also considered a ‘locals only’ policy

La Plata County grinds to a halt after stay-at-home order

La Plata County grinds to a halt after stay-at-home order

Directive limits travel and services to slow spread of coronavirus

Local agencies suit up, turn on UV light to fight coronavirus

Local agencies suit up, turn on UV light to fight coronavirus

Germicidal technology disinfects ambulances, fire stations

Upper Pine joins pilot program to rework ambulance services

Upper Pine joins pilot program to rework ambulance services

aims to decrease medical costs, improve treatment access

Vallecito marina is closed during legal dispute among managers

Vallecito marina is closed during legal dispute among managers

disagree over who can make financial decisions

February 20, 2020

Mountain lion, too close for comfort, captured and sent to rehab

Mountain lion, too close for comfort, captured and sent to rehab

was near homes, people in the Vallecito area

January 14, 2020

WATCH: Santa takes a break, skis on Vallecito Lake

WATCH: Santa takes a break, skis on Vallecito Lake

dons waders and suit, and is ready to go

December 25, 2019

After two-year closure, Nordic skiing may return in full to Vallecito Reservoir

After two-year closure, Nordic skiing may return in full to Vallecito Reservoir

Agencies working toward agreement that would require fee, officials say

November 26, 2019

Logging starts on Middle Mountain, north of Vallecito

Logging starts on Middle Mountain, north of Vallecito

Service says operation expected to last three years

September 26, 2019

Rusty Shovel Saloon closes in Vallecito, focuses on Durango

Rusty Shovel Saloon closes in Vallecito, focuses on Durango

Closure prompts a second look at area’s economy

September 1, 2019

Homeowner shoots, kills bear in Vallecito

Homeowner shoots, kills bear in Vallecito

Wildlife officials say bruin was displaying aggressive behavior

Man thrown from horse requires helicopter transport to Mercy

Man thrown from horse requires helicopter transport to Mercy

Longtime Pine River Valley resident expected to recover

Despite cold spring, bears should have good natural food supply

Despite cold spring, bears should have good natural food supply

Reports of nuisance animals trending up in some neighborhoods

Traps set for bear burglar northeast of Durango

Traps set for bear burglar northeast of Durango

break into at least two vehicles within two weeks

Bear with pizza craving breaks into car near Vallecito

Bear with pizza craving breaks into car near Vallecito

Wildlife officials recommend not leaving food in vehicles

Video: Drone footage shows rescue of kayaker from Vallecito Creek

Video: Drone footage shows rescue of kayaker from Vallecito Creek

Pine River Fire Protection District lifted man from 100-foot canyon

Kayaker injured at dangerous rapid on Vallecito Creek

Kayaker injured at dangerous rapid on Vallecito Creek

Pine Fire rescues man from remote canyon

Vallecito snowblower race a test of speed

Vallecito snowblower race a test of speed

‘It started out as a joke. But now we’re going to do it’

February 24, 2019

Nearly half of the Nordic skiing trails at Vallecito Reservoir could remain closed this winter

Nearly half of the Nordic skiing trails at Vallecito Reservoir could remain closed this winter

agencies deadlocked about fee system

October 30, 2018

Vallecito Creek receives water rights protections

Vallecito Creek receives water rights protections

will keep water in tributary, protect aquatic life

September 23, 2018

Vallecito Creek turns orange after intense rain cell hits high country

Vallecito Creek turns orange after intense rain cell hits high country

official says discoloration likely an earthen material, not heavy metals

August 17, 2018

Service dog owner butts heads with Vallecito restaurant

Service dog owner butts heads with Vallecito restaurant

files complaint with U.S. Department of Justice’s disability rights division

September 27, 2017

Vallecito, Ignacio businesses prepare for bikers for Labor Day

Vallecito, Ignacio businesses prepare for bikers for Labor Day

happy last-minute event will help boost economy

August 30, 2017

Woman calls off search for Dylan Redwine’s remains

Woman calls off search for Dylan Redwine’s remains

Organizer says father’s arrest changes situation