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Rain in June? Forecasters say up to an inch possible through Sunday in Durango

Thunderstorms heighten possibility of lightning-sparked wildfires

June 16, 2022

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Summer rainy season sets up across Four Corners

This Monday, June 13, 2022, photo provided by Wendy Pettay shows flames twinkling on a mountain on the outskirts of…

June 15, 2022

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Smoke, dust darken Durango skies

burning in Arizona linked to Monday’s haze in Southwest Colorado

June 14, 2022

Regional News

Cyclist dies after running out of water during heat wave

GRAND JUNCTION – Authorities say a 52-year-old man ran out of water and died while mountain biking in intense heat…

June 13, 2022

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Phoenix hits record as scorching heat grips the Southwest

A pair of hikers stand in the hole in the rock at Papago Park on Friday in Phoenix. The National…

June 11, 2022

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Drone show scheduled for Fourth of July weekend in Durango

Fireworks display canceled for third year in a row because of drought conditions

June 10, 2022

Regional News

It’s been windier than usual in Colorado, and that’s a big problem

winds increase fire danger and take a bite out of agriculture and tourism

May 30, 2022

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Durango enters fire restrictions ahead of Memorial Day weekend

fires of any kind are banned within city until further notice

May 27, 2022

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Warm and breezy weather expected for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Forecasts show 58 degrees around Saturday’s start time with 5 to 10 mph winds up the Animas Valley

May 25, 2022

Regional News

Southwest’s drought, fires a window into climate change future

Experts describe how reality threatens fastest-growing region in U.S.

May 20, 2022

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Photo: Keeping cool

Brande Thorpe, an employee at Kroegers Ace Hardware in Durango, waters plants and flowers Tuesday in front of the store.…

May 17, 2022

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Photo: Rafting season officially launches

Warmer temperatures lured dozens of rafters to the Animas River on Tuesday, showing the whitewater rafting season in Durango is…

May 17, 2022

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Spring winds reach 56 mph in Durango, last longer than usual

flag warning triggers burn ban in La Plata County

May 11, 2022

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Windstorm hinders traffic, degrades air quality

storm in Southwest Colorado triggers health and driving advisories; gusts reach 65 mph

April 22, 2022

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Spring winds kick up dust, exacerbate allergies across Southwest Colorado

Juan Basin Public Health reports hazardous air quality through Tuesday morning

April 13, 2022

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Durango fire marshal warns against burning in afternoons with current conditions

Firefighters have responded to two ag burns in less than a week

April 8, 2022

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Hold on to your hats: Spring winds are kicking up across Southwest Colorado

and warm systems merge this time of year to create thermally driven gusts

April 6, 2022

Regional News

Fire and rain: West to get more one-two extreme climate hits

From left, Laura Tyson, Tod Smith and Rebecca Caldwell, residents of Eldorado Springs, watch as the NCAR fire burns in…

April 1, 2022

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Photos: Storm brings snow, rain to region

A spring weather system moved into the Durango area on Tuesday, bringing snow to higher elevations and rain to the…

March 29, 2022

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As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado

and warm weather projected this summer

March 28, 2022

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Photo: Signs of spring in Durango

Spring officially began Sunday and crocus flowers are popping up in Durango, like these on East Second Avenue on Tuesday.…

March 23, 2022

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Photo: Snow flurries then sunshine

Snow flurries blew through Durango in the early afternoon Thursday before the sun came out later in the day. The…

March 11, 2022

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Snowstorms help to replenish water supplies in Southwest Colorado

A storm Wednesday will bring more snow, but water managers remain cautious about another dry year

March 9, 2022

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Low-pressure storm brings 6-9 inches of snow to parts of Southwest Colorado

Another small blast of moisture expected early Monday

March 6, 2022