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How the #VallecitoCreek event compares to the devastating flood of 1911: ‘It’s good to see the extremes,’ meteorologist says — The #Durango Herald

Durango flood of 1911 river scene. Photo credit Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College. Click the link to read the article on The Durango Herald website (Christian Burney). Here’s an excerpt: October 17, 2025 The flooding that breached the levees of Vallecito and Grimes creeks on Oct. 11 and forced the evacuation of 390 Vallecito homes has been described as “unprecedented.” Record flow rates fueled by record rains left the little valle…Floods · Durango Read Article

#Durango Public Works proposes water, sewer rate hikes — The Durango Herald

Lake Nighthorse and Durango March 2016 photo via Greg Hobbs. Click the link to read the article on The Durango Herald website (Christian Burney). Here’s an excerpt: October 20, 2025 Infrastructure funds teetering above red line There is no way around it: The city of Durango must increase water and sewer rates next year and follow up with annual rate increases going forward, according to city officials. For water rates, the city proposes an aver…Durango, Colorado · Durango Read Article

Runners and bikers breaking 'speed limit' on popular Colorado trail could get $100 fine

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A speed limit has been proposed for the Animas River Trail in Durango, and breaking it could result in a $100 fine if approved. The Durango City Council is set to consider the proposal during a meeting that will be taking place on October 21. The speed limit would be created via a city ordinance, […]Durango, Colorado · Durango Read Article

10 Best Colorado Mountain Towns, According to a Lifelong Local

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Colorado's best mountain towns have charming streets, great skiing and snowboarding, and scenic views. skostep/Adobe Stock The sun shining on Main Street Telluride.As someone who grew up in a Colorado mountain town—and still calls one home—I’ve spent a lifetime getting to know my home state, often visiting friends, attending festivals, or skiing in neighboring mountain communities. My ideal Colorado mountain town has a laid-back attitude, an adv…Skiing · Durango Read Article

'Enough is enough': Recordings of strip searches were allegedly used for jail commander's sexual gratification

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Near the border between New Mexico and Colorado is the La Plata County Jail in Durango a place where recordings of female inmates during strip searches were allegedly used for the sexual gratification of a leader within the detention facility.The arrest warrant for Edward Aber, who was promoted to jail commander in 2018, details the investigation behind 117 counts of invasion of privacy - sexual gratification, a Class 1 misdemeanor. In addition,…Durango, Colorado · Durango See the Story

Take Action: Raise Your Voice to Fight Climate Change in Durango

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God ‘mobilizing the body of Christ’ after Colorado San Juan River flooding • Biblical Recorder

BAYFIELD, Colo. (BP) — As southwestern Colorado began to flood a week ago, Vallecito Church Pastor Clark Cothern caught sight of something he terms “both humorous and scary” in television footage of the swollen San Juan River and Vallecito Creek. “We saw a video of a hot tub floating down the now raging Vallecito Creek-turned-river. [...]Read More...Floods · Bayfield Read Article

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How the #VallecitoCreek event compares to the devastating flood of 1911: ‘It’s good to see the extremes,’ meteorologist says — The #Durango Herald

#Durango Public Works proposes water, sewer rate hikes — The Durango Herald

Runners and bikers breaking 'speed limit' on popular Colorado trail could get $100 fine

10 Best Colorado Mountain Towns, According to a Lifelong Local

'Enough is enough': Recordings of strip searches were allegedly used for jail commander's sexual gratification

Take Action: Raise Your Voice to Fight Climate Change in Durango

God ‘mobilizing the body of Christ’ after Colorado San Juan River flooding • Biblical Recorder

Durango & Silverton resumes full-route excursions

Price’s Milestone Highlights 3-2 Victory at Fort Lewis

Plan for delays on US 160 - Camino Del Rio in Durango next Wednesday

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How the #VallecitoCreek event compares to the devastating flood of 1911: ‘It’s good to see the extremes,’ meteorologist says — The #Durango Herald

#Durango Public Works proposes water, sewer rate hikes — The Durango Herald

Runners and bikers breaking 'speed limit' on popular Colorado trail could get $100 fine

10 Best Colorado Mountain Towns, According to a Lifelong Local

'Enough is enough': Recordings of strip searches were allegedly used for jail commander's sexual gratification

Take Action: Raise Your Voice to Fight Climate Change in Durango

God ‘mobilizing the body of Christ’ after Colorado San Juan River flooding • Biblical Recorder

Durango & Silverton resumes full-route excursions

Price’s Milestone Highlights 3-2 Victory at Fort Lewis

Plan for delays on US 160 - Camino Del Rio in Durango next Wednesday