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The mysterious disappearance of Vallecito’s 35-foot-tall logjam

The mysterious disappearance of Vallecito’s 35-foot-tall logjam

Someone quietly removed the large blockage on the creek that was created during October floods

Rural Coloradans will not receive federal aid after last year’s historic wildfires, floods

Rural Coloradans will not receive federal aid after last year’s historic wildfires, floods

Communities in Western Colorado asked for relief for damage including destruction of major electric transmission lines serving oil and gas…

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

Polis appeals FEMA’s rejection of $41 million in aid after Western Slope floods, fires

Polis appeals FEMA’s rejection of $41 million in aid after Western Slope floods, fires

joins elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, in warning of economic fallout from disasters

January 19, 2026

Trump denies disaster declaration for Archuleta, La Plata counties

Trump denies disaster declaration for Archuleta, La Plata counties

Emergency watershed funds still expected for Vallecito recovery

December 23, 2025

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

35-foot-tall logjam is blocking Vallecito Creek; removal is critical to flood recovery

35-foot-tall logjam is blocking Vallecito Creek; removal is critical to flood recovery

Firefighters propose using fire or explosives to clear blockage

November 27, 2025

Durango train will resume trips to Silverton

Durango train will resume trips to Silverton

Flooding damaged sections of track north of Needleton

October 17, 2025

A community recovers: Flood cleanup begins at Vallecito

A community recovers: Flood cleanup begins at Vallecito

Residents return home after record floods

October 17, 2025

Evacuations lifted for northern Vallecito

Evacuations lifted for northern Vallecito

Returning residents urged to be cautious amid lingering hazards

October 16, 2025

Flooding disrupts Durango & Silverton train operations

Flooding disrupts Durango & Silverton train operations

River jumped bank Saturday, damaging tracks near Needleton

October 16, 2025

Vallecito residents seek shelter from floodwaters: ‘We decided it was time to get out’

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

Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners

October 9, 2025

Navajo Dam releases begin in advance of spring runoff

Navajo Dam releases begin in advance of spring runoff

Juan River flow expected to reach 5,000 cfs by the end of next week

Flooding potential in San Juan County increases as snowpack melts

Flooding potential in San Juan County increases as snowpack melts

statistics put northwest New Mexico in 90% runoff category

Mesa snowmelt overwhelms Dolores in valley below

Mesa snowmelt overwhelms Dolores in valley below

Community rallies to fill sandbags, redirect floodwaters; no injuries reported

Dolores Valley residents offered free sandbags as flooding begins

Dolores Valley residents offered free sandbags as flooding begins

Public Works Department donates sand as rain and snowmelt pick up

Arizona levee breached, hiker missing after floods hit West

Arizona levee breached, hiker missing after floods hit West

Vehicles navigate high waters at the intersection of South Main Street and 100 South in Moab, Utah, on Saturday. Jetal…

August 22, 2022

Torrential rain floods Bayfield homes, prompting demands for improved stormwater management

Torrential rain floods Bayfield homes, prompting demands for improved stormwater management

Board examining storm management plan

Report says it takes too long to deliver federal money to areas hit by floods, wildfires

Report says it takes too long to deliver federal money to areas hit by floods, wildfires

Sen. Bennet aims to improve the Emergency Watershed Protection Program

November 18, 2021

Flash flooding, mud flows hit drivers on Road G near Utah

Flash flooding, mud flows hit drivers on Road G near Utah

injuries reported, county road crews clear debris

August 19, 2021

Flash flood watch issued for SW Colorado, SE Utah

Flash flood watch issued for SW Colorado, SE Utah

rains expected in San Juan mountains

Flash flood watch issued for counties across Southwest Colorado

Flash flood watch issued for counties across Southwest Colorado

rain possible this afternoon and evening

Colorado’s extreme weather closes, opens and closes roads again

Colorado’s extreme weather closes, opens and closes roads again

Colorado 141 closed for nearly 40 miles from Gateway to Naturita after Saturday mudslide