Author - The Durango Herald
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Scout Edmondson
Position: Herald Staff Writer

Multiple wildfires burn across Southwest Colorado

Fires outside Rico and Pagosa Springs create smoky conditions and cause evacuations, power outages

Federal policies will make power in Southwest Colorado more expensive

New legislation threatens to raise energy costs for consumers, regional jobs and stall climate progress

Silverton Singletrack Society to celebrate new trail system

Local nonprofit has worked since 2014 to add new biking, hiking trails

La Plata County, city of Durango to issue stage 2 fire restrictions

As wildfires flare up across Western U.S., government agencies in the Four Corners urge residents to be extra cautious

Fire danger may worsen as monsoons fail to appear

Dry conditions expected to persist for foreseeable future

Black bears reported near firefighters’ camps

CPW helping multiple agencies working to contain Elkhorn Fire

Crews work slow and steady on Elkhorn Fire, mandatory evacuations lifted

Containment reaches 81% as crews secure fire lines

Durango Nursery’s new owners are growing plants and community

Kylie Powers and Alena Rodman hope to continue legacy of business’ founder while making company more sustainable

Fort Lewis College receives $1 million grant for reconciliation work

New campus center will further college’s goal of remediating damage from its history as an Indian boarding school

New gallery will allow Durango Creative District to display community art

Space will also be home base for supercharging Durango’s art scene

Fearless: The air tankers that help fight wildfires

Specialized aircraft helped quell initial spread of recent blazes

Elkhorn Fire expected to persist for coming weeks

Residents urged to be patient, trust fire crews to do their job