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🚧 Update on Hazard Reported on CO 172 Near Durango
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. A recent update has been issued concerning a reported road hazard located between CO 172 and County Road 233, approximately 3 miles east of Durango at Mile Point 91. The initial report came from a user of the Waze navigation app and has been automatically generated in the COtrip system. It is important to note that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has not verified this report and cannot vouch for its accuracy at this time. Motorists in the area should exercise caution and stay alert for potential hazards on the road. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Durango School District 9-R Celebrates Notable Success in 2024 TLCC Survey Results
The 2024 Teaching and Learning Conditions in Colorado (TLCC) survey was conducted by the Colorado Department of Education, in partnership with the Colorado Education Association and the Colorado Association of School Executives. It shows positive developments for the Durango School District 9-R. The survey, part of a statewide effort to improve educational environments, included responses from 431 staff members across various roles within the district.
Wildfire with 'high potential to spread quickly' sparks on windy day in Colorado
A fire with a 'high potential to spread quickly' has sparked west of Durango, prompting a pre-evacuation notice for 85 residences. Durango Fire Protection District is heading up the response. The wildfire is located in the Lightner Creek area near the Lightner Creek Mobile Park. Initially, the blaze was reported to be 3 acres in size, but high winds could cause the fire to quickly spread. Those in the pre-evacuation zone, which includes the mobile park, are asked by authorities to pay close attention to potential updates. This is a developing story. Find additional information here and here. STAY INFORMED: Get free Colorado news with our daily newsletter (Click here)
Enhancing Durango's Safety: Local Agencies Conduct Prescribed Burn on Animas City Mountain
In 2023, an environmental management initiative involving a prescribed burn was carried out on Animas City Mountain by interagency crews, including BLM, the Forest Service, and state and local agencies. This burn was part of a larger effort to manage fire risks near Durango, Colorado, and was partially funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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