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Emergency planning

First responder students simulate real-world tragedies at Pueblo Community College

First responder students simulate real-world tragedies at Pueblo Community College

enforcement, nursing and paramedic students prepare for graduation with a large-scale simulation

Durango police, fire agencies to use drones as first responders

Durango Fire Protection District

Durango police, fire agencies to use drones as first responders

Unpiloted aerial vehicles are a boon to emergency operations, agencies say

911 technology in Durango is going digital

911 technology in Durango is going digital

Emergency communications director says AI isn’t replacing dispatchers any time soon

Radio map could improve communication, safety for backcountry travelers

Radio map could improve communication, safety for backcountry travelers

Frequencies assigned to different zones being used in San Juan Mountains

February 4, 2026

Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino announces relocation of 2026 live racing season

Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino announces relocation of 2026 live racing season

and state officials conclude the track is not sustainable

January 20, 2026

Flood response highlights La Plata County’s emergency preparedness

Flood response highlights La Plata County’s emergency preparedness

Officials credit planning, drills and new tech for swift action

November 29, 2025

After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts

After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts

in Ignacio received a stop-work order when FEMA halted spending

August 26, 2025

Emergencies loom in Montezuma County. Here’s how to stay informed

Emergencies loom in Montezuma County. Here’s how to stay informed

County Emergency Manager spoke with The Journal about being in the loop when danger strikes

Montezuma and Dolores counties proactively plan for large animal evacuations

Montezuma and Dolores counties proactively plan for large animal evacuations

There’s a presentation coming up on April 22 about the team

Emergency workers simulate plane crash at Durango airport

Emergency workers simulate plane crash at Durango airport

70 volunteers dress in gory makeup: ‘Anything we can do to ... make it more realistic’

Wildfire evacuation drill grows in third year

Wildfire evacuation drill grows in third year

Residents in five subdivisions practiced leaving homes in an emergency situation

What to expect from an above-average spring runoff

What to expect from an above-average spring runoff

reservoirs are likely to fill; meanwhile, rapid snowmelt could result in flooding

Residents get a primer on emergency planning in Montezuma County

Residents get a primer on emergency planning in Montezuma County

Presentation informs residents on how to be prepared for emergencies

Is Colorado using the right weather words when it’s time for an ‘alerta’?

Is Colorado using the right weather words when it’s time for an ‘alerta’?

Studies show language used to issue warnings may not be strong enough in Spanish or in English

October 4, 2022

San Juan County Emergency Management to conduct drill

San Juan County Emergency Management to conduct drill

for major first responder presence Wednesday in Farmington

October 3, 2022

Team to row 3,000 miles to raise awareness about mental health for first responders

Team to row 3,000 miles to raise awareness about mental health for first responders

Farmington-based Guardian Initiatives jumps aboard Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge

August 29, 2022

Evacuated residents from Ute Pass Fire given go-ahead to return home

Evacuated residents from Ute Pass Fire given go-ahead to return home

30-acre fire at 10% containment as of Saturday morning

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions

Search and rescue may have become much easier in Southwest Colorado with new technology

Search and rescue may have become much easier in Southwest Colorado with new technology

Durango’s Colorado Highland Helicopters is first operation in the state to receive RECCO equipment

Man recounts La Plata Mountains avalanche, rescue and road to recovery

Man recounts La Plata Mountains avalanche, rescue and road to recovery

Henk survived a crushing wall of snow on Parrot Peak near Hesperus

Durango and Montrose interagency wildfire dispatch centers could close down

Durango and Montrose interagency wildfire dispatch centers could close down

Proposal recommends consolidation from six dispatch centers to three in Colorado

November 4, 2021

Montezuma County employee named Colorado’s Emergency Manager of the Year

Montezuma County employee named Colorado’s Emergency Manager of the Year

Leadership on pandemic and wildfires recognized by state association

Can the Constitution and COVID restrictions coexist?

Can the Constitution and COVID restrictions coexist?

on gatherings, longevity of restrictions increasingly weigh on civil liberties

November 21, 2020

How rescue workers saved 28 hikers in two hours near Silverton

How rescue workers saved 28 hikers in two hours near Silverton

A behind-the-scenes look at quick response during the Ice Fire

October 30, 2020