Owl rescued from Durango playground, now recovering raptor undergoing rehab after skunk spray, injuries January 12, 2026
Boy who fell from Purgatory Resort chairlift was not fully seated; lift never stopped 7-year-old skier airlifted to Mercy Hospital, then flown to Denver for further treatment March 11, 2025
Boy airlifted after 35-foot fall from Purgatory Resort chairlift 7-year-old flown to Denver after mishap on Lift 1 March 10, 2025
Man reportedly struck by lightning south of Durango Patient taken to Mercy Hospital in serious condition September 17, 2024
Injured hiker rescued by helicopter from Chicago Basin 64-year-old patient was transported to Mercy Hospital August 29, 2024
Howard Grotts seriously injured in Breck Epic crash is reportedly in stable condition in a hospital in Denver August 18, 2024
Durango High School student suffers traumatic brain injury in ranching accident Heron was flown to Salt Lake City to undergo four-hour surgery that saved his life June 4, 2024
Coloradans’ injuries from guns have cost $8.4 million in health care in six-year span A gun lock is seen on a pistol at the Meriden Police Department. Democrats plan to introduce three pieces of… May 11, 2024
Mancos man undergoing treatment at burn center in Aurora after car engine spontaneously combusts Shaw received severe burns over 25% of his body May 2, 2024
At least 17 people died at Colorado ski areas during the 2022-23 winter season of those deaths occurred at Purgatory Resort June 2, 2023
Mountain lion euthanized after swatting 11-year-old girl in Colorado chicken coop was treated for wound on her face and released from a hospital May 12, 2023
Father, two children severely injured by rooftop snowslide at Purgatory Resort was flown to Denver area with critical injuries March 23, 2023
Centura Health closes urgent care center at Purgatory Resort Durango EMS crews anticipate increased call volume this winter September 30, 2022
Doctors urged to rethink how they treat, speak with ‘extreme athletes’ strength can help them overcome perceived physical weaknesses June 8, 2022
Tortilleria La Flor owner hospitalized after getting hand caught in machine is raising money after big investment into business May 6, 2022
Motorcyclist collides with deer west of Durango on U.S. Highway 160 from California in ‘stable’ condition Friday at Mercy Hospital April 23, 2022
Man suffers critical injuries in house fire north of Ignacio Sheriff’s Office says victim had mental health crisis, set structure ablaze March 7, 2022
Durango man wakes up Tuesday after surviving avalanche last weekend and Rescue sent Flight for Life to rescue victim February 28, 2022
Durango man suspected of shooting gun, hitting hiker in San Juan National Forest Suspect allegedly fired gun at sign; shrapnel hit bystander in arm February 25, 2022
Owner of dog who bit pedestrian pleads guilty Restitution paid to cover victim’s medical costs July 12, 2021
Anti-gravity treadmill speeds healing of leg injuries NASA-inspired technology allows users to correct gait December 23, 2019
Headlines Hyperbaric chambers encourage the healing of chronic wounds supports immune system, growth factors October 24, 2019
Health La Plata County Sheriff’s lieutenant shoots himself in leg Officer was airlifted to Denver hospital after training accident August 30, 2019
