Durango Fire Protection District

Durango firefighter, paramedic dies after decades of service

Mike Jones known for compassion, light-hearted spirit

DATE: Aug 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Initial response to 416 Fire was critical to protecting homes

Early decision to call in federal resources likely prevented fire from jumping highway

DATE: Jul 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Several lightning-caused fires start east of Durango

Firefighters respond to at least four start-ups

DATE: Jul 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

House destroyed in fire near Oxford

Blaze reportedly started on deck of home

DATE: Jul 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad eyes Thursday reopening

Return to coal-fired engines could depend on La Plata County lowering fire restrictions

DATE: Jul 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters gain ground on 416 Fire

Air attack, favorable weather conditions help achieve 10 percent containment

DATE: Jun 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire grows to more than 1,000 acres; about 825 homes evacuated

County manager declares state of local disaster

DATE: Jun 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stricter fire restrictions likely to be enacted this week

La Plata County and federal land agencies to consider Stage 2 bans

DATE: May 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire using tax increase to hire staff, make improvements

Voters approved higher mill levy in November

DATE: May 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red flag warning issued Sunday in Southwest Colorado

Fire restrictions are expected to be put in place throughout week

DATE: Apr 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters respond to shed, brush fire in Grandview area

Firefighters doused a shed and small brush fire Tuesday afternoon that broke out in the Grandview area, said Rod Allen, battalion chief with the Durango Fire Protection District. ...

DATE: Apr 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pedestrian fatalities hit all-time high in Colorado

In 2017, Durango EMS staff responded to 17 car crashes involving pedestrians

DATE: Apr 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday