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Skiers with Apple watches may be responsible for rise in accidental 911 calls

Durango-La Plata Emergency Center reporting 25% increase in calls with no response

DATE: Dec 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Helicopter crashes at Durango-La Plata County Airport

Two people on board; neither injured. Runway reopens after nearly two hours

DATE: Nov 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

How to avoid burning down the house or ending up in the ER on Thanksgiving

Hospital visits and fires can increase during the holiday because of many factors

DATE: Nov 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango train crew aids injured hiker

A passenger aboard the D&SNG railroad spots missing and injured woman

DATE: Oct 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

20 years later: Missionary Ridge Fire torched homes, devastated lives and taught us lessons

As Durango looks back on the historic blaze, those who were there recall conditions similar to today

DATE: Jun 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police chief says active shooter protocols have evolved over decades

Today, officers are trained to stop a suspect above all else

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Perins Peak Fire is 36% contained; firefighters douse hot spots and build line

Crews prepare for hot, dry days ahead

DATE: May 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Evacuated residents from Ute Pass Fire given go-ahead to return home

30-acre fire at 10% containment as of Saturday morning

DATE: May 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire crews respond to homeless camp blaze along La Posta Road

Firefighters say they were lucky to contain flames to single camp

DATE: May 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tortilleria La Flor owner hospitalized after getting hand caught in machine

Family is raising money after big investment into business

DATE: May 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions

DATE: Apr 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man recounts avalanche, harrowing rescue and road to recovery

Mint Henk survived a crushing wall of snow on Parrot Peak in the La Plata Mountains

DATE: Apr 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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