Ad
Emergency Planning

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

Can the Constitution and COVID-19 restrictions coexist?

Bans on gatherings, longevity of restrictions increasingly weigh on civil liberties

DATE: Nov 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

After 44 years, Butch Knowlton retires from La Plata County

Search and rescue director helped countless people through emergencies

DATE: Nov 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How rescue workers saved 28 hikers in two hours near Silverton

A behind-the-scenes look at quick response during the Ice Fire

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Incoming storm raises concern over flooding from 416 Fire burn scar

National Weather Service says up to an inch of rain could fall in area

DATE: Jun 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Emergency Relief Fund disburses $100,000 across five-county region

Second round of grants supports front-line nonprofits

DATE: May 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Emergency Relief Fund distributes $100,000 across five-county region

Second round of grants supports front-line nonprofits in S.W. Colo.

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

La Plata, Archuleta counties to receive infant supplies from FEMA

Agency delivering $3 million in diapers, formula to Colorado

DATE: Apr 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Eastern La Plata mobilizes neighbors to prepare for COVID-19 outbreak

Upper Pine Fire Protection District, its board and its neighboring communities are in the process of creating the first ever Eastern La Plata Incident Management Team to aid in the COVID-19 ...

DATE: Apr 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield declares state of emergency in response to COVID-19

Declaration made to gain access to future relief resources

DATE: Mar 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health officials: Stop calling 911 for information about COVID-19

CDPHE offers protocols for people experiencing symptoms

DATE: Mar 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Health officials report 26 COVID-19 tests completed in La Plata, Archuleta counties

National shortage cited for low number

DATE: Mar 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ballantine Communications, Inc.
Durango Herald Durango Herald Store The Journal The Tri-City Record
DGO Directory Plus BCI Media Services
Events Four Corners Expos Browse Local Jobs Careers With Us
Contact Us
News tip/feedback Letter to the Editor Submit Local Brief FAQs About/History
Report a paper delivery issue/suspend delivery Advertise with Us Staff/Contact
Find Us
E-Edition
RSS Alexa

Choose from several print and digital subscription packages

Get The Herald

Sign up for our daily email newsletter or to receive breaking news delivered to your inbox:

© 2025 Durango Herald | Ballantine Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy