La Plata County Search and Rescue - The Durango Herald

Two bodies found southeast of Pagosa Springs believed by family to be missing elk hunters

Massive search and rescue effort had been underway

DATE: Sep 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man who went missing for two days found in Junction Creek area

Paul ‘Tom’ Gray reportedly walked away from an assisted living facility

DATE: Sep 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man’s invention helped others in crisis – then he faced his own

The Levitator is a specialized gurney for backcountry search and rescue extractions

DATE: Aug 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Another hiker falls near Ice Lakes. His iPhone SOS feature may have delayed the rescue

Smartphones don’t communicate same way as satellite devices

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search and rescue, law enforcement train while combing Animas River for evidence

Efforts were unsuccessful Monday to locate items linked to the 2023 fatal Santa Rita Park shooting

DATE: Feb 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Injured hiker rescued by helicopter from Chicago Basin

64-year-old patient was transported to Mercy Hospital

DATE: Aug 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman rescued after four days lost on solo ‘quest’ with Durango guide group

‘Nature does not care about your safety and will kill you,’ sheriff says, chastising Animas Valley Institute

DATE: Aug 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango helicopter outfitter pilots new search and rescue technology

Lifeseeker, described as ‘game-changer,’ can locate cellphones with 100-foot accuracy

DATE: Jul 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hiker dies after falling off cliff at Snowdon Peak on Fourth of July

Officials say man stepped on loose rock

DATE: Jul 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Finding balance: After a rough crash, paraglider and highliner Sean Englund reflects on risk

Months after crashing, he’s grappling with public perception of his activities as he tries to make them more accessible

DATE: Feb 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Search and Rescue finds community support

The organization brought in over $14,500 in donations on Colorado Gives Day

DATE: Dec 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man pulled 212 feet up cliffside in La Plata Mountains

Search and rescue worked through night in snowy conditions

DATE: Nov 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

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Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge