The October flooding at Vallecito Reservoir underscored the importance of getting the dam spillway repaired. If the reservoir had been full when the rains hit, the dam would have overflowed, requiring the use of the faulty emergency structures. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
The October flooding at Vallecito Reservoir underscored the importance of getting the dam spillway repaired. If the reservoir had been full when the rains hit, the dam would have overflowed, requiring the use of the faulty emergency structures. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Vallecito Reservoir is usually covered in ice and snow this time of year. But on Thursday, the lake showed no signs of ice. Vallecito Conservation and Sporting Association has canceled the popular ice fishing tournament for the lack of ice. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Vallecito Reservoir is usually covered in ice and snow this time of year. But on Thursday, the lake showed no signs of ice. Vallecito Conservation and Sporting Association has canceled the popular ice fishing tournament for the lack of ice. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca
Vallecito Reservoir is usually covered in ice and snow this time of year. But on Thursday, the lake showed no signs of ice. Vallecito Conservation and Sporting Association has canceled the popular ice fishing tournament for the lack of ice. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Vallecito Reservoir is usually covered in ice and snow this time of year. But on Thursday, the lake showed no signs of ice. Vallecito Conservation and Sporting Association has canceled the popular ice fishing tournament for the lack of ice. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca