Emergency Management Director Butch Knowlton

La Plata County’s Fire Ready Expo planned for May

Attendees can expect panels on new code, power shutoffs and family-friendly games

DATE: Apr 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire evacuation drill grows in third year

Residents in five subdivisions practiced leaving homes in an emergency situation

DATE: Apr 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents get a primer on emergency planning in Montezuma County

Presentation informs residents on how to be prepared for emergencies

DATE: Mar 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

20 years later: Missionary Ridge Fire torched homes, devastated lives and taught us lessons

As Durango looks back on the historic blaze, those who were there recall conditions similar to today

DATE: Jun 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Location for new radar system in Four Corners is finalized

Weather station to be located south of Durango

DATE: Sep 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vandalism, trespassing at Bakers Bridge spark concern

Popular hangout 15 miles north of Durango targeted with graffiti

DATE: Jun 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Incoming storm raises concern about flooding in Southwest Colorado

National Weather Service says up to an inch of rain could fall in area

DATE: Jun 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire danger is high in Southwest Colorado

Dead grasses, dry conditions raise risk

DATE: Nov 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Increased chance of flooding below 416 Fire burn scar until Saturday

National Weather Service says if storms form, they could produce heavy rain

DATE: Jul 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flyovers offer bird’s-eye view for Assessor’s Office, emergency personnel

Aerial photography transforms the way the county can look at properties

DATE: Jun 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Temporary radar system installed to help predict 416 Fire flooding

Station allows emergency responders to act more quickly

DATE: Jun 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

East Animas Road reopens after almost monthlong closure

Debris was too wet to haul until this week

DATE: Apr 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News