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Coroner identifies man killed in head-on crash south of Ridgway

Coroner identifies man killed in head-on crash south of Ridgway

Driver, passengers were ‘unrestrained’ in vehicle, Colorado State Patrol says

La Plata County sheriff’s deputy will not face criminal charges for killing suspect, DA rules

La Plata County sheriff’s deputy will not face criminal charges for killing suspect, DA rules

enforcement ‘had an objectively reasonable belief that a lesser degree of force was inadequate,’ district attorney says

February 4, 2026

Where have the CDOT cameras on Highway 550 to Silverton gone?

Where have the CDOT cameras on Highway 550 to Silverton gone?

Colorado Department of Transportation webcams, upper left going clockwise: The Grandview Interchange; Purgatory Resort entrance, Red Mountain Pass and Silverton…

December 1, 2025

CBI investigating officer-involved shooting north of Durango

CBI investigating officer-involved shooting north of Durango

Witnesses say law enforcement shot man several times on U.S. Highway 550

November 4, 2025

Car plunges 200 feet off Red Mountain Pass

Car plunges 200 feet off Red Mountain Pass

escapes with minor injuries, officials say

October 15, 2025

Driver who plunged off Red Mountain Pass had nearly 40 times legal limit of THC

Driver who plunged off Red Mountain Pass had nearly 40 times legal limit of THC

occurred Aug. 5 on north side of summit

September 12, 2025

Coal Bank Pass rockfall, wall work planned through November

Coal Bank Pass rockfall, wall work planned through November

Drivers going between Durango and Silverton for fireworks should expect delays

Red Mountain Pass reopens after Snow Shed Fire

Red Mountain Pass reopens after Snow Shed Fire

Highway 550 closed for 24 hours over wildfire safety concerns

Fire destroys house south of Durango

Fire destroys house south of Durango

U.S. Highway 550 closed for more than five hours

Emergency crews respond to driver dangling off side of Coal Bank Pass

Emergency crews respond to driver dangling off side of Coal Bank Pass

A Ram truck towing a 30-foot camper was perched on cliff

Distracted driving blamed for U.S. Highway 550 crash that sent three to hospital, CSP says

Distracted driving blamed for U.S. Highway 550 crash that sent three to hospital, CSP says

Southbound Jeep drifted out of lane, collided with U-Haul

Traffic opens after U.S. Highway 550 crash south of Purgatory Resort

Traffic opens after U.S. Highway 550 crash south of Purgatory Resort

Emergency workers responded to initial reports of two people trapped

Coal Bank, Molas passes to close Thursday night ahead of storm

Coal Bank, Molas passes to close Thursday night ahead of storm

Weather forecasters call for 2 inches of snowfall per hour

February 13, 2025

CDOT: delays on Red Mountain Pass, CO 145 Tuesday morning

CDOT: delays on Red Mountain Pass, CO 145 Tuesday morning

U.S. Highway 550 will be closed 4 miles north of Silverton, 14 miles south of Ouray

December 30, 2024

Red Mountain pass to close Saturday morning following storm

Red Mountain pass to close Saturday morning following storm

Weather expected to clear by Saturday morning, meteorologist says

December 27, 2024

Second fall storm to blanket Coal Bank, Molas passes with snow

Second fall storm to blanket Coal Bank, Molas passes with snow

Pacific Northwest system will send temperatures plummeting

October 28, 2024

U.S. Highway 550 reopens after semitruck crashes south of Silverton

U.S. Highway 550 reopens after semitruck crashes south of Silverton

was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital

October 1, 2024

Photos: CDOT hauls away debris caused by recent rains along U.S. Highway 550

Photos: CDOT hauls away debris caused by recent rains along U.S. Highway 550

Colorado Department of Transportation crews remove truckloads of dirt and rock on Tuesday along U.S. Highway 550 southbound lanes just…

34-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash near top of Coal Bank Pass

34-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash near top of Coal Bank Pass

was passing on double-yellow and lost control, according to Colorado State Patrol

U.S. Highway 550 connection finally opens in Durango

U.S. Highway 550 connection finally opens in Durango

motorists pleased, others dismissive of roundabouts

What happens to roadkill carcasses in Southwest Colorado?

What happens to roadkill carcasses in Southwest Colorado?

Plata County roads have more wildlife collisions than anywhere else in the state

Update: U.S. Highway 550 north of Purgatory to remain open during semi recovery

Update: U.S. Highway 550 north of Purgatory to remain open during semi recovery

was hauling pipe when it went over edge

Sabotage deflates experience for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic riders

Sabotage deflates experience for Iron Horse Bicycle Classic riders

tacks scattered on road puncture tires for about 50 riders

Colorado State Patrol warns of dangers involving drowsy driving

Colorado State Patrol warns of dangers involving drowsy driving

believes that’s what caused a vehicle to veer off U.S. Highway 550 and crash into a tree on Saturday