La Plata County Search and Rescue

Two runners have gone missing in Southwest Colorado, leading to push for more education

Fitness is not enough to stay safe in remote areas where risks are amplified

DATE: Oct 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Southwest Colorado search and rescue teams offer safety tips

Forays into the wild are best met by planning and preparation

DATE: Oct 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Parents of runner missing northwest of Durango remain hopeful after five days

David Lunde set out Saturday to run a portion of the La Plata Enchilada

DATE: Oct 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango runner reported missing in La Plata Canyon still not found

Rescue teams use all-terrain vehicles and air support to navigate trail loop

DATE: Oct 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Authorities identify Colorado man who fell to death in Chicago Basin

La Plata County Search and Rescue spent parts of Monday and Tuesday recovering victim’s body

DATE: Aug 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Longtime Durango search and rescuer dies of heart complications

Leo Lloyd, 60, was a passionate outdoorsman and inspiration to safety crews

DATE: Aug 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search and rescue may have become much easier in Southwest Colorado with new technology

Durango’s Colorado Highland Helicopters is first operation in the state to receive RECCO equipment

DATE: Apr 27, 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

Durango man wakes up Tuesday after surviving avalanche last weekend

Search and Rescue sent Flight for Life to rescue victim

DATE: Feb 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

From local hot shot to a federal forest director, back to La Plata County

Shawna Legarza didn’t plan for a life of firefighting, but that’s what she found

DATE: Feb 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Family fearful of mountain lions rescued by helicopter north of Durango

‘We decided that we needed to have them extricated sooner than later,’ said search and rescue official

DATE: Oct 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County man goes missing while hunting; rescued four days later

Lech Usinowicz, Be FRANK Foundation director, undergoing treatment for serious injuries

DATE: Sep 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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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

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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.