Crews extinguish small fire northwest of Hermosa 1-acre blaze started on a hillside, moved into a drainage filled with dead, standing trees March 17, 2026
Sen. Bennet chalks wins – and misses – for Southwest Colorado senator has tackled public lands bills, television markets and FLC tuition waiver April 11, 2025
Forest Service reestablishes Hermosa Creek Trail after 2022 mudslides Quarter mile of single-track had to be rerouted after slides October 3, 2024
Purgatory Resort appeals dismissal of water lawsuit against Forest Service area sued in 2022 over access to Hermosa Creek water rights August 15, 2024
Historic orchards of Montezuma, La Plata counties are a ‘living museum’ Restoration project aims to propagate rare apple cultivars that would be lost without human involvement August 17, 2023
One killed, another in critical condition after crash on U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango Head-on collision occurred Sunday night near Hermosa October 4, 2021
Fish barrier in Hermosa Creek to be cleared to support Colorado cutthroat populations recreating on trail may experience delays during project September 23, 2021
Man found dead in Hermosa Creek north of Durango Motorcyclist had been missing since Monday May 14, 2021
VIDEO: Mountain lion drags deer from Hermosa home heard noise outside, opened blind and caught footage February 22, 2021
Trial accusing Durango railroad of starting 416 Fire to take place in Denver D&SNG attorneys pushed to have hearings held locally November 13, 2020
416 Fire turned out to be a healthy burn for the forest, new studies find Satellite imagery, ground surveys show robust regrowth of vegetation August 28, 2020
New trail construction underway in Hermosa Creek Special Management Area Service says route will be first non-motorized trail in San Juan National Forest August 21, 2020
Durango Hot Springs receives OK to serve alcohol Co-owner says staff members will be trained to spot over-intoxication July 14, 2020
Limits on noise, hours weigh on Durango Hot Springs say onerous conditions for county permit could crush business June 20, 2020
Investigators seek cause of fire that displaced Hermosa family started in attic and burned through roof June 16, 2020
Incoming storm raises concern about flooding in Southwest Colorado National Weather Service says up to an inch of rain could fall in area June 5, 2020
Purgatory Resort’s insurance company sues D&SNG for 416 Fire losses Lawsuit arrives just before statute of limitations for claims expires June 3, 2020
Judge throws out D&SNG’s attempt to escape 416 Fire lawsuit U.S. government seeking $25 million for firefighting costs June 2, 2020
Rare cutthroat trout, saved in 416 Fire, set to be released back into the wild mounted rescue mission during wildfire in 2018 June 1, 2020
Judge’s recommendation: Lawsuit against D&SNG for 416 Fire costs should proceed Railroad wants federal claim for $25M to fight blaze thrown out December 31, 2019
Court records: D&SNG started nearly 50 fires leading up to 416 Fire Federal trial expected to last eight to 10 days September 25, 2019
Pup shot, left for dead, has new home on a ranch was found whimpering under a tree in Arizona August 25, 2019
$7 million being spent to protect homes from 416 Fire flooding Engineers survey about 120 properties and recommend remediation August 14, 2019
