Emergency incident – The Journal

Tanker truck crash closes U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango for eight hours

Vehicle was hauling 7,900 gallons of liquefied natural gas, some of which spilled east of Elmore’s Corner

DATE: Apr 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters douse car fire at Durango gas station

Blaze started in trunk of vehicle, which held two propane tanks

DATE: Apr 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango 911 dispatcher assists in successful births of two babies

Childbirth calls are rare, but dispatcher Jennifer Rivera got two in one night

DATE: Feb 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man dies while skiing at Purgatory Resort

Unknown if man hit tree or suffered some other medical emergency

DATE: Feb 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Watermelon hot air balloon has close scrape with Animas Valley cliffside

Pilot lands safely, but suffers cut to hand

DATE: Oct 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County launches new emergency alert system for residents

The new alert system, called Everbridge, allows police to alert certain areas of threats or incidents

DATE: Sep 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Accidentally dial 911? Don’t hang up

Dispatch warns that dropped calls can divert crucial resources

DATE: Aug 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

OHV rollover near Silverton leaves four in critical condition

Passengers were not wearing seat belts or safety equipment when they were thrown from rolling vehicle

DATE: Aug 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

A call for help: 911 dispatchers live through same traumas as police, firefighters

Those who answer calls are working toward mental health resilience

DATE: Jul 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vehicle rolls over teenager resulting in severe leg injury northeast of Durango

It is the second such accident in less than a week in Upper Pine Fire district

DATE: Jul 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Arkansas Loop Fire scorches 86 acres south of Durango

Type III crew on scene with more support en route

DATE: Jun 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mystery gas affects 17 campers at Vallecito Creek Campground

Medical treatment provided to eight people, none hospitalized