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Durango police say ‘spoofing incident’ prompted tactical response

Officers entered Forest Avenue home; no arrests reported

DATE: Feb 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flood response highlights La Plata County’s emergency preparedness

Officials credit planning, drills and new tech for swift action

DATE: Nov 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter arrives early for Florida duo who become stuck on snowbound Engineer Pass

Two feet of snow trap father, son in Jeep with low fuel

DATE: Oct 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Explosives delivered to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office removed

Authorities urge residents to leave suspicious materials in place

DATE: Oct 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A community recovers: Flood cleanup begins at Vallecito

Residents return home after record floods

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flooding disrupts Durango & Silverton train operations

Animas River jumped bank Saturday, damaging tracks near Needleton

DATE: Oct 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito residents seek shelter from floodwaters: ‘We decided it was time to get out’

More than 380 homes evacuated; La Plata County declares local disaster

DATE: Oct 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Another hiker falls near Ice Lakes. His iPhone SOS feature may have delayed the rescue

Smartphones don’t communicate same way as satellite devices

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘A once-in-a-lifetime situation’: Casey Brennan helped save man who fell 80 feet near Ice Lakes

Fellow hiker literally gave shirt off his back to help fall victim

DATE: Jul 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man rescued from Ice Lakes Trail after falling 80-100 feet

First responders used rope rescue, helicopter to bring hiker to safety

DATE: Jul 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ophir Pass avalanche victim remembered for drive, warmth

‘She was super easy to love,’ said Sarah Steinwand’s partner, Matt Mielke

DATE: Mar 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Alert: Fire equipment activity near Mancos Hill on U.S. Highway 160

Activity attributed to a structure fire

DATE: Jan 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community