U.s. Highway 550

U.S. Highway 550 realignment on track for spring 2023 completion, officials say

Project expected to ramp up this summer, but public should not be impacted

DATE: Feb 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Head-on crash reported on Red Mountain Pass

Driver lost control of vehicle in icy, snowy conditions

DATE: Feb 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

With avalanche danger high, Red Mountain Pass closes ‘until further notice’

CDOT: Tuesday’s conditions made it impossible for mitigation work

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red Mountain Pass reopens after avalanche mitigation work

21-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 550 was closed for several hours

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango-to-Purgatory Resort route a hotbed of activity

Law enforcement sees increase of DUIs, speeding during winter months on Hwy. 550

DATE: Jan 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Driver identified in last week’s fatal crash on U.S. Highway 550

Police say whiteout conditions played role in three-vehicle collision

DATE: Jan 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter weather disrupts travel, schools across Southwest Colorado

Chance for snow remains until Tuesday evening

DATE: Jan 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storm dumps 10 inches in Durango, more expected this week

Multiple slide-offs reported throughout region; in-person classes canceled

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Monoliths in La Plata County?

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New marijuana dispensary coming to Colorado-New Mexico line

Some people concerned business is targeting out-of-state residents

DATE: Dec 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Incoming storm could drop 2 feet of snow in San Juan Mountains

Weather watch in effect from Friday night into late Monday

DATE: Nov 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Car goes off Red Mountain Pass, driver cited for careless driving

Authorities say man failed to notify police of crash

DATE: Oct 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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