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Emergency Incident

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

La Plata County adopts new emergency plan

Update makes disaster response more accessible for residents, local officials

DATE: Dec 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man rescued from Weminuche Wilderness southeast of Silverton

Medical issue prompts Flight For Life transport to Mercy Regional Medical Center

DATE: Jun 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deadly Colorado avalanche season prompts reflection on messaging

12 people died in slides statewide, 5 in San Juans as of this week

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire results in ‘total loss’ of Silverton home

Cause remains under investigation, officials say

DATE: Feb 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Miscommunication a factor in fatal avalanche, according to report

Three Eagle County residents perished in slide last week outside Silverton

DATE: Feb 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three skiers killed in avalanche recovered outside Silverton

Harrowing multiday mission ends Thursday afternoon

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three skiers caught in avalanche near Silverton identified

Eagle County official says men were leaders in business and local government

DATE: Feb 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avalanche danger suspends search for missing skiers near Silverton

Rescue crews unsure if mission will resume Wednesday

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flight For Life crew hit with laser beam, injuring paramedic

Plane was southwest of Bayfield when unknown person shined green light at aircraft

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Investigators piecing together timeline of 5-year-old’s drowning

Incident at Durango Hot Springs happened after 6 p.m. Sunday

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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