High winds batter Vallecito, down power lines 50 mph gusts raise wildfire risk and hinder kayak rescue on reservoir March 16, 2026
Aging Vallecito Reservoir needs a serious makeover Emergency overflow remains unusable until fixes can be made February 2, 2026
Pine River Irrigation District takes action against delinquent shareholders penalty for nonpayment doled out since at least 2015 January 26, 2026
Photos: Ice fishing tournament canceled at Vallecito Reservoir The October flooding at Vallecito Reservoir underscored the importance of getting the dam spillway repaired. If the reservoir had been… January 15, 2026
Hot tub rescued from Vallecito Reservoir being washed away, the ‘S.S. Tubbie’ returns to shore October 20, 2025
A community recovers: Flood cleanup begins at Vallecito Residents return home after record floods October 17, 2025
Evacuations lifted for northern Vallecito Returning residents urged to be cautious amid lingering hazards October 16, 2025
Over 100 turn out for Vallecito Annual Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday Beautiful weather draws outdoor enthusiasts to reservoir northeast of Durango February 22, 2025
Will the next six weeks turn around Southwest Colorado’s dismal snowpack? Reservoir managers hope winter weather will up their supply headed into spring February 5, 2025
Vallecito Nordic Ski Club upgrading grooming efforts purchased a new snowcat machine but needs help paying for it December 8, 2024
Wildlife officer rescues mountain lions from Vallecito Reservoir spillway northeast of Durango yearlings were noticed Friday evening as dam tender prepared to release water April 23, 2024
Snowpack in Southwest Colorado has water managers ‘cautiously optimistic’ snow-water hovering around normal, experts are approaching predictions with trepidation April 6, 2024
Vallecito Reservoir prepares for above-average runoff of Reclamation expects inflow to be more than double reservoir’s capacity May 10, 2023
Skeletal remains found on Middle Mountain identified found by hikers in September belonged to Missouri man who lived in Pagosa Springs a short time April 14, 2023
Two skiers die in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir were declared missing Saturday night and found early Sunday February 26, 2023
Water managers see runoff as positive sign Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year April 28, 2022
Monsoon delivers (so far) across Southwest Colorado rains are a welcome sight after last year’s dry summer and low-snowpack winter July 21, 2021
Vallecito ice fishing tournament draws competitors from around country 5-pound trout wins the day February 26, 2021
Boy’s disqualification at Vallecito ice fishing tournament sparks uproar 14-year-old loses chance at $500 prize February 23, 2021
Some Colorado water officials balk at Wall Street buying rights corner of state may be more shielded from issue, for now January 29, 2021
Can NASA satellites help monitor snowpack across the American Southwest? site on Red Mountain Pass serving as ‘a great natural laboratory’ January 19, 2021
Nordic skiing returns in full to Vallecito Reservoir dispute settled, new fee structure in place December 30, 2020
Mark Redwine, accused of killing 13-year-old son, Dylan, set for trial Thursday three years in jail, jury selection to begin October 27, 2020