Colorado’s volunteer search and rescue teams to get funding boost Colorado Backcountry Search and Rescue Program fee will now be $1.25, up from 25 cents November 14, 2025
Two bodies found southeast of Pagosa Springs believed by family to be missing elk hunters Massive search and rescue effort had been underway September 19, 2025
Another hiker falls near Ice Lakes. His iPhone SOS feature may have delayed the rescue Smartphones don’t communicate same way as satellite devices July 24, 2025
Search and rescue, law enforcement train while combing Animas River for evidence Efforts were unsuccessful Monday to locate items linked to the 2023 fatal Santa Rita Park shooting February 25, 2025
Injured hiker rescued by helicopter from Chicago Basin 64-year-old patient was transported to Mercy Hospital August 29, 2024
Woman rescued after four days lost on solo ‘quest’ with Durango guide group ‘Nature does not care about your safety and will kill you,’ sheriff says, chastising Animas Valley Institute August 19, 2024
Hiker dies after falling off cliff at Snowdon Peak on Fourth of July Officials say man stepped on loose rock July 7, 2024
Finding balance: After a rough crash, paraglider and highliner Sean Englund reflects on risk after crashing, he’s grappling with public perception of his activities as he tries to make them more accessible February 26, 2024
Man pulled 212 feet up cliffside in La Plata Mountains and rescue worked through night in snowy conditions November 22, 2023
Family of missing Durango hiker Jim Shadid share thoughts about the search Daughter says La Plata County Search and Rescue will have a map for volunteer search teams to follow September 14, 2023
Search for missing hiker in La Plata Mountains carries on with community help says search teams believe Ian O’Brien is no longer in La Plata Canyon June 28, 2023
Novice rafters, tubers advised to take precautions this season on rivers experts advise people to use life vests and water shoes, and scout routes before committing June 6, 2023
Hiker slips, fatally hits head in La Plata Canyon Russell Hill, 62, was rescuing his dog from swift-moving waterway May 30, 2023
Two runners have gone missing in Southwest Colorado, leading to push for more education Fitness is not enough to stay safe in remote areas where risks are amplified October 22, 2022
Southwest Colorado search and rescue teams offer safety tips into the wild are best met by planning and preparation October 19, 2022
Parents of runner missing northwest of Durango remain hopeful after five days Lunde set out Saturday to run a portion of the La Plata Enchilada October 6, 2022
Durango runner reported missing in La Plata Canyon still not found teams use all-terrain vehicles and air support to navigate trail loop October 3, 2022
Authorities identify Colorado man who fell to death in Chicago Basin Plata County Search and Rescue spent parts of Monday and Tuesday recovering victim’s body August 16, 2022
Longtime Durango search and rescuer dies of heart complications Lloyd, 60, was a passionate outdoorsman and inspiration to safety crews August 6, 2022
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 April 27, 2022
Man recounts La Plata Mountains avalanche, rescue and road to recovery Henk survived a crushing wall of snow on Parrot Peak near Hesperus April 4, 2022
Durango man wakes up Tuesday after surviving avalanche last weekend and Rescue sent Flight for Life to rescue victim February 28, 2022
Colorado Search and Rescue hires first executive director bill passed to support statewide search and rescue effort November 1, 2021
