Durango Fire Protection District

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

East Eighth Avenue reopens as apartment fire investigation continues

A blaze broke out in an apartment complex, torching at least one unit

DATE: Dec 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Seven homes evacuated for large-scale gasoline leak south of Durango

At least 1,000 gallons of fuel escaped pipeline, saturated ground

DATE: Dec 5, 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

Man reportedly struck by lightning south of Durango

Patient taken to Mercy Hospital in serious condition

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Never forget:’ 9/11 first responders honored at Durango stair climb

‘We know that there's that potential to pay the ultimate sacrifice’

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Aug. 27-28

Durango Police Department Wednesday 3:53 a.m. A person at Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave., was arrested for trespassing. 2:17 a.m. A man allegedly found under the influence at Mer...

DATE: Aug 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Fire Protection District hosts Latino Community Fire and Safety outreach

Firefighters aim to foster connections with all demographics

DATE: Aug 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Blotter, Aug. 2-7

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 10:57 p.m. A person driving a semi truck asked for help in finding a place to park for the night. 7:09 p.m. A person on County Road 234 in ...

DATE: Aug 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News