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How the Vallecito event compares to the devastating flood of 1911

‘It's good to see the extremes,’ meteorologist says

October 17, 2025

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Evacuations lifted for northern Vallecito

Returning residents urged to be cautious amid lingering hazards

October 16, 2025

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Durango Farmers Market will return to Main Avenue next year after positive reception

17th annual Apple Days Festival celebrates Southwest Colorado’s fruit heritage

October 14, 2025

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2 to 4 more inches of rain expected across Southwest Colorado

could reach or exceed peak flows, cause more flooding

October 13, 2025

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Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday

'We may need to find somewhere to stay tonight,’ evacuee says

October 12, 2025

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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

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Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners

October 9, 2025

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Heavy rain poised to soak Southwest Colorado this weekend

Widespread, near-record rainfall expected; up to 2 inches in valleys, 3 in mountains

October 8, 2025

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Peak fall colors begin to arrive across Southwest Colorado

offers chance to take a drive, explore trails and slow down

September 26, 2025

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Fall’s arrival brings first snow, conversations about winter season

is a good time to start thinking about shovels, snow tires

September 22, 2025

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Nearly 2 inches of rain recorded in Durango late last week

Valkyrie Relay athletes brave storm for Saturday race

September 16, 2025

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Photos: Downpours in Durango

A monsoon downpour moves through Durango on Thursday bringing much-needed moisture to the area. A flash-flood watch is in effect…

September 11, 2025

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Photo: Isolated on the mesa

An isolated thunderstorm dumps rain southeast of Bayfield on Wednesday. Temperatures for the next few days should be in the…

September 4, 2025

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Torrential rains cause flash flooding across La Plata County

weeks of hot, dry weather, recent heavy rainfall raises river water levels.

August 27, 2025

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Rain returns to Southwest Colorado

Monsoonal moisture shows up behind schedule; is it enough to decrease fire danger?

August 25, 2025

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Photo: They’re finally here

Drivers go through deep puddles on Camino del Rio as the monsoon rains finally appear in Durango on Saturday afternoon…

August 23, 2025

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Temperatures hit 90s in Southwest Colorado, but it’s not a ‘heat wave’

weather expected through week in Cortez, Durango and Pagosa Springs

August 19, 2025

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Photo: Stella stays cool with spritz from spray bottle

Ana Pacheco keeps Stella, her 5-year-old Great Dane, cool Monday on Main Avenue with a spray bottle. Pacheco and Stella…

August 18, 2025

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Fire danger may worsen as monsoons fail to appear

conditions expected to persist for foreseeable future

August 5, 2025

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Photo: What a difference water makes

Golfers tee off on green grass Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club. A large patch of dry, brittle ground can be…

July 1, 2025

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Spring rains spared Southwest Colorado farmers from ‘disaster year’

Wetter-than-average May and June give way to dry, hot summer

June 25, 2025

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Forecasters say we’re in for another hot summer

care providers preparing for more heat-related illnesses

June 12, 2025

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Southwest Colorado farmers expect a third of their normal water supply

are forecasting a slow year after lackluster snow – and hoping for a rainy spring

May 6, 2025

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Rains expected to continue through Thursday as storm trudges on

‘This is not unusual,’ meteorologist says of May downpour

May 5, 2025