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Emergency Incident

Durango man dies while skiing at Purgatory Resort

Unknown if man hit tree or suffered some other medical emergency

DATE: Feb 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

911 dispatch center reroutes calls for about 10 hours after software snafu

Third-party vendor was updating technology at Durango La Plata Emergency Communications Center

DATE: Feb 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango La Plata Emergency Communications seeks feedback in bid for accreditation

‘We’re very serious about providing the best service possible,’ director says

DATE: Jan 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cat alerts family to house fire northeast of Durango

Space heater blamed for starting early morning blaze

DATE: Dec 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Watermelon hot air balloon has close scrape with Animas Valley cliffside

Pilot lands safely, but suffers cut to hand

DATE: Oct 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Accidentally dial 911? Don’t hang up

Dispatch warns that dropped calls can divert crucial resources

DATE: Aug 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

OHV rollover near Silverton leaves four in critical condition

Passengers were not wearing seat belts or safety equipment when they were thrown from rolling vehicle

DATE: Aug 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

A call for help: 911 dispatchers live through same traumas as police, firefighters

Those who answer calls are working toward mental health resilience

DATE: Jul 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vehicle rolls over teenager resulting in severe leg injury northeast of Durango

It is the second such accident in less than a week in Upper Pine Fire district

DATE: Jul 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Arkansas Loop Fire scorches 86 acres south of Durango

Type III crew on scene with more support en route

DATE: Jun 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mystery gas affects 17 campers at Vallecito Creek Campground

Medical treatment provided to eight people, none hospitalized

DATE: Jun 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body of Vallecito kayaker found and identified

Victim was submerged more than 80 feet at bottom of lake

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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