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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

Durango police rescue fleeing suspect from Animas River

Drone footage captures man’s struggle and safe return to shore

DATE: May 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County prepares for unexpected in annual wildfire drill

Event is an exercise in asking, and answering, ‘What do we do?’

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Flight For Life crew assists in rescue of stranded driver

Man flashed car lights at passing helicopter, prompting emergency response

DATE: Apr 24, 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

Colorado firefighters arriving to help with ‘apocalyptic’ California fires

Several firefighting engines from multiple agencies across Colorado are set to arrive in California today to help battle back raging flames in four separate fires across Los Angeles. Gov. Ja...

DATE: Jan 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

First avalanche fatality of season reported this week near Red Mountain Pass

Victim identified as 57-year-old Ridgway man

DATE: Jan 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Apartment fire in South Durango likely caused by errantly placed candle

Blaze destroyed unit; response shut city thoroughfare for several hours

DATE: Dec 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire hammering out construction, financial logistics for dual station

Initial construction plans slated to be finalized around mid-January; estimated building cost around $18 million

DATE: Dec 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Separate mountain bike crashes north of Durango leave one injured, one dead

Incidents involved rescue from Junction Creek, potential medical issue at Purgatory Resort

DATE: Oct 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

New gates at Cortez school delay EMS after athlete breaks leg

Coaches did not have codes; ‘sometimes it just takes testing the system,’ superintendent says

DATE: Aug 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

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