Author - The Durango Herald
Ryan Simonovich
Position: Action Line

Emergency funding group feels pinch from wildfire victims

Requests for assistance have increased 50 percent

Durango recreation economy feels heat from smoke, land closures

Mountain bike trails are closed, air too smoky to run

Air quality in Durango measures at ‘hazardous’ levels

Time outside should be limited, even when skies aren’t hazy

Many La Plata County positions uncontested in primary

Land-use code development a primary topic among candidates

Democrats square off for La Plata County treasurer in primary

Winner will take on Republican Colton Black in General Election

Death Ride attracts cyclists riding for an ALS cure

Event will skip Durango because of 416 Fire

Evacuees may be surprised by what insurance covers

Residents should document valuables and take photos of home

Evacuations can be especially complicated for pet owners

Some residents refuse to part with furry companions

Fort Lewis College raising funds to buy river company

Potential acquisition seen as a way to enhance student life

Tent city greets fire crews

Purgatory Resort is ground zero for those managing and fighting the 416 Fire

Backfires used to choke 416 Fire of fuels

Hot, dry weather expected to increase fire behavior this week

Three community meetings to update residents about wildfire

416 Fire is 2,402 acres and 10 percent contained