Fire - The Durango Herald

Work underway to put out mining fire that’s burned for more than 20 years

The blaze started decades ago when an old pile of coal waste spontaneously combusted, according to the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. The smoldering 35-foot-high, footb...

DATE: Jun 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fire destroys house south of Durango

U.S. Highway 550 closed for more than five hours

DATE: May 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Investigation finds no foul play in Cortez restaurant fire

Employees were reportedly on a break when blaze ignited

DATE: May 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘I lost an entire career after being assaulted’

For $125,000, Los Pinos Fire Protection District settles wrongful termination lawsuit with firefighter

DATE: Apr 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire at Gustavo’s Mexican Restaurant in Cortez is under investigation

No one injured in blaze that shut down traffic on Main Street

DATE: Apr 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County urges residents to register for emergency notifications before wildfire drill

Test of evacuation alert system set for Monday during annual exercise

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire mitigation work near Forest Lakes will begin next month

Fuel removal at Grassy Mountain will protect 1,200 homes near Bayfield

DATE: Mar 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

American Airlines plane catches fire at DIA

12 people sent to area hospitals with minor injuries

DATE: Mar 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

After L.A., demand for wildfire risk assessments surge

More La Plata County homeowners take steps to defend homes from wildfires

DATE: Mar 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will the Fix our Forests Act fix our forests? The right way?

Rep. Jeff Hurd backs legislation to fast-track fire mitigation efforts while cutting opportunity for public input

DATE: Feb 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal employees sound alarm as firings take place in Southwest Colorado

San Juan National Forest employees were fired Thursday; those who remain say downsizing jeopardizes recreation and elevates wildfire risk

DATE: Feb 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Home burns down near Mancos on Wednesday

No people or animals were injured

DATE: Jan 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

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Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.