DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – Communities in southwest Colorado are recovering from destructive floods, and they are hoping the worst is behind them. Emergency officials are nearing the lifting of evacuation orders for hundreds of residents. Currently, they are evaluating the safety of roads, bridges, and neighborhoods.

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On day four of destructive flooding, La Plata County is still dealing with rain and long-term damage. "Unfortunately, we're not quite yet in recovery mode. We had a lot of rain that fell overnight from tropical stor

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