Archuleta County and Pagosa Springs recently experienced significant flooding. To help residents navigate insurance, cleanup, and financial recovery, we’ve gathered…
Region 9 Economic Development District is updating the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for 2026. This plan sets priorities for the next five years in housing, jobs, infrastructure, natural resources, and quality of life across Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan Counties.
Your participation is key. It takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. All responses are confidential. Results will be combined with other community input to create a regional picture of well-being and opportunity.
A Rapid Tag is required to re-enter evacuated areas. The pickup location has been moved from the shelter to the following sites:
Call Crisis Cleanup to register for free debris removal, muck-out, and cleanup services provided by volunteer organizations (VOADs).
Connect with agencies to access resources and share unmet needs:
Apply for Food Assistance, Medical Assistance, and limited Financial Assistance. Call La Plata County Department of Human Services: 970-385-6150
The Good Food Collective database provides comprehensive information on food assistance services in Southwest Colorado.
Dial 2-1-1: For general resource connection to food, clothing, hygiene items, sheltering, financial assistance, connection to temporary housing through Airbnb, and more.
Dial 211, text 898-211, or visit 211colorado.org.
Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office
La Plata County Evacuation Map
Property values are assessed as of January 1 each year. If your property is still damaged as of January 1, 2026, please contact the Assessor’s office to discuss its condition and value. Assessor’s Office: 970-382-6221
Active Voluntary Agencies:
American Red Cross (Sheltering/Feeding)
Crisis Cleanup (Cleanup Requests)
211 Colorado (Community Resource Connection)
Team Rubicon (Debris Cleanup)
Colorado Baptist Disaster Response (Debris Cleanup)
Samaritan’s Purse (Debris Cleanup)
The Salvation Army (Provided Cleanup Supplies)
All other COVOAD agencies are instructed to remain on standby until your assistance is requested.
The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado with the City of Durango and La Plata County are activating the Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) to assist in the distribution of monetary donations to support the community of La Plata County after unprecedented rain brought flooding and significant damage earlier this week.
Two CERF funds have been opened for La Plata (CERF) and Archuleta (Archuleta CERF) to assist the community in recovering from recent flooding and give individuals who would like to help a safe option to donate money. CERF is designated for broad-based community emergencies in Southwest Colorado. Community stakeholders deploy funds, as needed and as available, to community-based organizations supporting our region through emergency situations.
Donating through CERF ensures that donations are collected in an efficient manner, and that they are directed to the appropriate areas of need. Online donations can be made through the Community Foundation’s website, swcommunityfoundation.org, by clicking on the “Donate” button under the specific CERF you would like to support. Checks made out to the Community Foundation – Memo: CERF – can be mailed to the P.O. Box 1673 Durango, CO 81302.
For access and connection to vital community services, including re-entry information, sheltering, transitional housing, food, clothing, financial assistance and more, simply dial 2-1-1, text 898-211, or visit 211colorado.org to connect with a compassionate resource navigator at
211 Colorado.
Dial 970.283.7325 to access the Crisis Cleanup Hotline for help cleaning up damage from the flood, call the hotline below to request assistance from volunteers.The cleanup hotline provides free services, but assistance is not guaranteed due to high demand, and it cannot process requests for social services such as food, shelter, or insurance.
Colorado Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (COVOAD) coordinates the alignment of community agencies and services to ensure a strategic, community-led response and recovery, please use the QR Code to see accurate vetted response and recovery efforts.
Interested in engaging with local organizations and government committed to helping during this recovery process or offering donations, volunteers, or your services? Email coloradovoad@gmail.com or visit covoad.org to officially offer your services or join our network.
A NOTE ON THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTORS: ALL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY COVOAD AND ITS PARTNERS IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. IF YOU ARE CONTACTED BY A PRIVATE ADJUSTER OR PRIVATE CONTRACTOR, THEY MAY BE ABLE TO WORK WITH YOUR INSURANCE CARRIER IF YOU ARE COVERED; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT A COVOAD MEMBER, AND NEITHER COVOAD NOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CAN ENDORSE THE WORK THEY DO.
