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Coroner reports say alcohol a factor in two separate car-accident deaths

Two Durango residents who died in separate car crashes were under the influence of alcohol, according to coroner reports. David Grant White, 30, died May 10 after his 2003 Jeep Gr...

DATE: Jul 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mounties help with 2 rescues

The La Plata County Mounted Patrol assisted with two rescues last week – one east of Bayfield and the other northeast of Durango. The first rescue occurred about 3 p.m. July 3 whe...

DATE: Jul 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chopper rescue diverted in the end

Helicopter redirected to Silverton after false alarm involving drunken man

DATE: Jul 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brother: ‘I know he’s happy we found him’

BAYFIELD – Dylan Redwine’s older brother, Cory Redwine, said Thursday he is sad to learn of his brother’s fate, but glad to close this chapter in what has been a seven-month search for Dylan...

DATE: Jun 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dylan Redwine's remains found

Teen went missing from dad's home in November

DATE: Jun 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local smoke may be from N.M.

(12:30 p.m. Thursday) The National Weather Service said today that smoke in the Durango area appears to be coming from fires smoldering in New Mexico, but it is uncertain of the exact origin...

DATE: Jun 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Haze, service assures, is smoke, but no blaze

West Fork Complex remains active; fire danger high today

DATE: Jun 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crews focus on homes

West Fork blazes keep Wolf Creek Pass closed for 7th day

DATE: Jun 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Officials to ‘do what we can’ to open Hwy. 160

DEL NORTE (Tuesday 11:45 a.m.) – Fire and law enforcement officials on both sides of the Continental Divide plan to meet today to discuss the possibility of reopening Wolf Creek Pass. ...

DATE: Jun 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gentler winds help fight

Blaze now is nation’s highest wildfire priority

DATE: Jun 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Authorities to look for Redwine clues

The La Plata County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a search today along a 12-mile stretch of road in the Vallecito area for any clues related to the disappearance of Dylan Redwine. ...

DATE: Jun 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

As fire nears, South Fork evacuates

Wolf Creek Pass closed as massive blaze torches beetle-killed spruce