Storm dumps 10 inches in Durango, more expected this week
Durango, Colorado Currently Fri 64% chance of precipitation
Multiple slide-offs reported throughout region; in-person classes canceled
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 8:43 AM Updated: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 11:21 PM
Storm dumps 10 inches in Durango, more expected this week Michael Valdez clears snow from his roof Tuesday in Durango. An overnight snowstorm dumped 10 inches in town early Tuesday, and more is expected later this week. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Escuchar en Español:
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At long last, Durango received its first significant snowfall in nearly three weeks – a boon to local ski resorts and a region in prolonged drought, but a wrench in Tuesday morning’s commute.
5-year-old boy drowns at Durango Hot Springs
Durango, Colorado Currently Wed 1% chance of precipitation
Child rushed to Mercy hospital, but life-saving measures unsuccessful
Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 9:35 PM A 5-year-old boy drowned in the large swimming pool Sunday night at Durango Hot Springs north of city limits. In this file photo from June 2020, Bryan Yearout, co-owner of the springs, talks about construction progress of the hot springs, which are undergoing a major renovation. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file
5-year-old boy drowns at Durango Hot Springs A 5-year-old boy drowned in the large swimming pool Sunday night at Durango Hot Springs north of city limits. In this file photo from June 2020, Bryan Yearout, co-owner of the springs, talks about construction progress of the hot springs, which are undergoing a major renovation.
2 fires extinguished at Purple Cliffs homeless camp
Durango, Colorado Currently Wed 1% chance of precipitation
Many residents have makeshift fireplaces inside living structures
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 1:40 PM Updated: Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 10:00 PM Durango Fire Protection District responds to a fire at a temporary living structure Tuesday afternoon at the Purple Cliffs homeless camp on La Posta Road (County Road 213) south of Durango. A fireplace inside the structure led to the blaze, which did not spread significantly into surrounding vegetation. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Durango Fire Protection District firefighters walk to a campsite Tuesday afternoon that caught fire at the Purple Cliffs homeless camp on La Posta Road (County Road 213) south of Durango. A fireplace inside the structure led to the blaze, which did not spread significantly into surrounding vegetation.