Colorado Avalanche Information Center issues warning ahead of Presidents Day weekend snowfall is expected to increase danger February 13, 2026
Durango’s Gametime incident explained: Two boys ditch day care for Wendy’s restaurant received written warnings for failing to supervise children January 8, 2026
Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday 'We may need to find somewhere to stay tonight,’ evacuee says October 12, 2025
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
Durango shooting victim identified as 66-year-old grandmother Shooter described as ‘abusive ex-husband’; granddaughter says outcome was preventable October 3, 2025
Durango resident warns of hazardous debris in Animas River plans to post signage as it works toward a solution September 26, 2025
Residents call on Durango City Council to take action against ICE ‘United, we’re much, much stronger’ September 4, 2025
City of Durango to install speed control devices on Animas View Drive 'Cushions’ are part of long-term plan to improve safety on narrow road June 16, 2025
Cortez Police to present Safety Action Plan with zero-fatality goal for safer streets community-driven plan aims for no traffic deaths by 2045 May 20, 2025
Family searching for 86-year-old Falls Creek man after disappearance near home Plata County Sheriff’s Office issued alert for Cecil Keith Marske earlier this month January 28, 2025
Mobile app used at Purgatory Resort turns one’s phone into a pocket-size safety beacon Locator system becoming key response tool at ski areas December 27, 2024
Reading this story while driving? Fines are imminent for Colorado drivers takes effect Jan. 1 banning drivers from holding mobile devices December 26, 2024
Cortez Safe Streets survey continues effort to improve safety survey is the precursor to a focus group event and public meeting October 10, 2024
Colorado State Patrol’s Troop 5A jurisdiction seeing 21% decrease in overall crashes compared to last year troopers are leading Troop 5A in DUI arrests and more August 3, 2024
Section of Wilson Mesa Trail will be closed through November separate incidents of wires placed on the motorized trail in Sam Miguel County triggered a temporary closure that began July… August 3, 2024
City and Cortez police announce safety action plan Safe Streets will focus on transportation safety July 19, 2024
Community emergency response training to take place in Montezuma County training will educate attendees on emergency response May 31, 2024
Emergency workers simulate plane crash at Durango airport 70 volunteers dress in gory makeup: ‘Anything we can do to ... make it more realistic’ April 19, 2024
Durango fire officials remind residents to check carbon monoxide detectors after finding ‘above average’ levels at apartments responders called to Rocket Pointe’s leasing office on Saturday morning March 30, 2024
Montezuma-Cortez school district to host safety class for young women Wednesday Seminar provides safety tips for women heading to college, military or the workforce March 27, 2024
Snow removal in Durango is a full-time job when weather hits hard average, 500 truckloads of snow hauled from downtown after large winter storm events January 21, 2024
‘Swat’ call sends Durango High School into ‘secure’ mode were locked while law enforcement investigated December 7, 2023
Passengers delayed over seven hours at Durango-La Plata County Airport anticipates Thanksgiving weekend air traffic to break local record November 26, 2023
