La Plata County Search and Rescue

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office gets new boat, organizes dive team

Newest asset takes first test run in Lake Nighthorse

DATE: May 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search called off for man with broken arm north of Durango

A 19-year-old man believed to have broken his arm in a fall in the Falls Creek area north of Durango apparently made it out of the wilderness on his own power, according to scanner reports. ...

DATE: May 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local icon Fred Kroeger dies at 97

‘Always positive and forward-looking’

DATE: Dec 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man airlifted after injury in horse fall northeast of Durango

A 48-year-old man injured in a horse fall in the backcountry was in a helicopter and on his way to Mercy Regional Medical Center in about an hour and 20 minutes. The accident took...

DATE: Oct 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Missouri man rescued from Weminuche Wilderness

Smoke from man’s campfire seen by air rescue team after 10 days

DATE: Oct 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Injured person found after search

According to the scanner, an injured person was located near Lemon Reservoir about 4:05 p.m. Friday. The search began with a 911 call and a response by Upper Pine Fire Protection ...

DATE: Sep 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body found in Animas identified

Cody Shane Pierce drowned June 25

DATE: Jul 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Injured hiker rescued from Mount Eolus

Medical helicopter dispatched Sunday afternoon

DATE: Jul 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man rescued from Purgatory Flats

A 50-year-old man was rescued Saturday evening at Purgatory Flats after a horse fell on him. He was taken to Mercy Regional Medical Center by helicopter, said Butch Knowlton, dire...

DATE: Jul 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body found near Bakers

Albuquerque man drowned in river on June 25

DATE: Jul 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hermosa Trail hiker assisted by search-and-rescue

According to the emergency scanner, a rescue was requested about 4:45 p.m. Sunday for someone who was injured about three miles up Hermosa Creek Trail. Butch Knowlton, director of...

DATE: Jul 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Helicopter training held near Hermosa Creek drainage area

La Plata County Search and Rescue volunteers practiced a helicopter mission Saturday morning over the Hermosa Creek drainage area. The helicopter, provided by TriState CareFlight...

DATE: Jul 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.