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The mysterious disappearance of Vallecito’s 35-foot-tall logjam

The mysterious disappearance of Vallecito’s 35-foot-tall logjam

Someone quietly removed the large blockage on the creek that was created during October floods

‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito

‘Vince the Sign Guy’ brings levity to Vallecito

‘If (my) purpose is putting a smile on somebody’s face, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing,’ pun connoisseur…

Two men rescued while kayaking on Vallecito Reservoir

Two men rescued while kayaking on Vallecito Reservoir

man sent to hospital in critical condition with hypothermia

High winds batter Vallecito, down power lines

High winds batter Vallecito, down power lines

50 mph gusts raise wildfire risk and hinder kayak rescue on reservoir

Polis appeals FEMA’s rejection of $41 million in aid after Western Slope floods, fires

Polis appeals FEMA’s rejection of $41 million in aid after Western Slope floods, fires

joins elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, in warning of economic fallout from disasters

January 19, 2026

Upper Pine Fire receives federal grant for Vallecito flood recovery

Upper Pine Fire receives federal grant for Vallecito flood recovery

to $5 million will support remediation efforts; property owners must pay a percentage

December 29, 2025

Flood response highlights La Plata County’s emergency preparedness

Flood response highlights La Plata County’s emergency preparedness

Officials credit planning, drills and new tech for swift action

November 29, 2025

35-foot-tall logjam is blocking Vallecito Creek; removal is critical to flood recovery

35-foot-tall logjam is blocking Vallecito Creek; removal is critical to flood recovery

Firefighters propose using fire or explosives to clear blockage

November 27, 2025

This Vallecito couple wants to make La Plata County a hot-spot for gay weddings

This Vallecito couple wants to make La Plata County a hot-spot for gay weddings

‘Gay couples have money. Money helps our local economy,’ co-owner of Cinder and Pine Weddings says

November 25, 2025

New geodesic greenhouse aims to ease food insecurity in Vallecito

New geodesic greenhouse aims to ease food insecurity in Vallecito

Year-round production expected to feed 20 to 30 residents

October 24, 2025

Hot tub rescued from Vallecito Reservoir

Hot tub rescued from Vallecito Reservoir

being washed away, the ‘S.S. Tubbie’ returns to shore

October 20, 2025

Southwest Colorado residents affected by floods eligible for housing, tax assistance

Southwest Colorado residents affected by floods eligible for housing, tax assistance

and private entities offering aid while community recovers

October 17, 2025

Evacuations lifted for northern Vallecito

Evacuations lifted for northern Vallecito

Returning residents urged to be cautious amid lingering hazards

October 16, 2025

Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday

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’

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

Vallecito Lake residents report eight days without AT&T cellphone service

Vallecito Lake residents report eight days without AT&T cellphone service

Customers unsure of when coverage will return

August 27, 2025

Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift

Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift

Durango firm takes over as LPEA exits Tri-State, eyes energy independence

Vallecito Nordic Ski Club upgrading grooming efforts

Vallecito Nordic Ski Club upgrading grooming efforts

purchased a new snowcat machine but needs help paying for it

December 8, 2024

Snowpack in Southwest Colorado has water managers ‘cautiously optimistic’

Snowpack in Southwest Colorado has water managers ‘cautiously optimistic’

snow-water hovering around normal, experts are approaching predictions with trepidation

Man drowns in Vallecito Reservoir

Man drowns in Vallecito Reservoir

of 21-year-old victim has not been recovered

Lose your boat on the river? Call 911

Lose your boat on the river? Call 911

Dispatchers hope to avoid unnecessary responses to overturned watercraft

Skeletal remains found on Middle Mountain identified

Skeletal remains found on Middle Mountain identified

found by hikers in September belonged to Missouri man who lived in Pagosa Springs a short time

La Plata County to repave County Road 501, delay work on Country Road 301

La Plata County to repave County Road 501, delay work on Country Road 301

Freeze-thaw cycle has done significant damage to asphalt

Two skiers die in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir

Two skiers die in avalanche near Vallecito Reservoir

were declared missing Saturday night and found early Sunday

February 26, 2023