Southwestern Colorado faces severe flood damage from Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond, with an estimated $13.8 million in public infrastructure damage and over $7.5 million in residential and public property damage in La Plata County alone. Residents like Jim Patton describe their properties as ground zero, with lush grasslands now covered in sand, gravel, and splintered trees. The state is seeking federal assistance, with Governor Jared Polis requesting a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump. The long road to recovery is just beginning, with state staff expected to work on flood recovery for at least six months, and some projects potentially extending for ten years.

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