Emergency planning - The Journal

La Plata County upgrades emergency notification system

Residents enrolled in CodeRED will be automatically registered for new alert program

DATE: Apr 14, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police, fire agencies to use drones as first responders

Unpiloted aerial vehicles are a boon to emergency operations, agencies say

DATE: Mar 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

911 technology in Durango is going digital

Emergency communications director says AI isn’t replacing dispatchers any time soon

DATE: Mar 12, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Radio map could improve communication, safety for backcountry travelers

Frequencies assigned to different zones being used in San Juan Mountains

DATE: Feb 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino announces relocation of 2026 live racing season

Track and state officials conclude the track is not sustainable

DATE: Jan 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

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

After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts

KSUT in Ignacio received a stop-work order when FEMA halted spending

DATE: Aug 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

Emergencies loom in Montezuma County. Here’s how to stay informed

The County Emergency Manager spoke with The Journal about being in the loop when danger strikes

DATE: Aug 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma and Dolores counties proactively plan for large animal evacuations

There’s a presentation coming up on April 22 about the team

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Emergency workers simulate plane crash at Durango airport

About 70 volunteers dress in gory makeup: ‘Anything we can do to ... make it more realistic’

DATE: Apr 19, 2024 | 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

What to expect from an above-average spring runoff

Area reservoirs are likely to fill; meanwhile, rapid snowmelt could result in flooding

DATE: Apr 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News