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The Blotter, Aug. 2-7

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 10:57 p.m. A person driving a semi truck asked for help in finding a place to park for the night. 7:09 p.m. A person on County Road 234 in ...

With six months on the job, Durango’s new fire marshal is busy as ever

Stephen Rinaldi is placing an emphasis on process improvement, community connections

It’s official: Fireworks a ‘go’ this Independence Day in Durango

Recent rains played role in priming conditions for traditional light display

Small fire at Miller Middle School causes up to $150,000 in damages

9-R officials unsure if destruction will impact construction timeline

Firefighters douse blaze that started in Schneider Park

Investigators believe it was arson; fire spread along Animas River, grew to about 70 feet in length

Photos: Kiwanis Club of Durango Child Safety Day

4-acre fire contained near mobile home park west of Durango

About 40 mobile homes were placed on pre-evacuation notice in Lightner Creek area

Fort Lewis College to implement fire safety initiatives into social media marketing class

Students will use marketing skills to help spread awareness about fire safety

Durango School District evacuates Needham Elementary for gas leak

Odor was detected about 1:22 p.m., and leak was contained by 2:03 p.m.

How much recycling is occurring at Durango fire’s demolition site?

Separating materials like wood, steel and concrete can be challenging but not impossible

Tanker truck crash closes U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango for eight hours

Vehicle was hauling 7,900 gallons of liquefied natural gas, some of which spilled east of Elmore’s Corner

Firefighters unable to find gas leak at Durango High School that led to evacuation

DHS staff pulled fire alarm about 12:45 p.m.; scene was cleared by 1:30 p.m.