Flood - The Journal

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

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

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

DATE: Jan 19, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump denies disaster declaration for Archuleta, La Plata counties

Emergency watershed funds still expected for Vallecito recovery

DATE: Dec 22, 2025 | 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

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

Firefighters propose using fire or explosives to clear blockage

DATE: Nov 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango train will resume trips to Silverton

Flooding damaged sections of track north of Needleton

DATE: Oct 17, 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

Evacuations lifted for northern Vallecito

Returning residents urged to be cautious amid lingering hazards

DATE: Oct 16, 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

Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

Heavy rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners

DATE: Oct 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo Dam releases begin in advance of spring runoff

San Juan River flow expected to reach 5,000 cfs by the end of next week

DATE: May 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Tri-Cities