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Man suffers critical injuries in house fire north of Ignacio

Sheriff’s Office says victim had mental health crisis, set structure ablaze

DATE: Mar 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters save a cat, two dogs; dilapidated house is demolished

Blaze started Tuesday evening southeast of Bayfield

DATE: Feb 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

House fire, ‘almost fully engulfed,’ reported southeast of Bayfield

Blaze was reported shortly after 5 p.m. on County Road 523

DATE: Feb 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coal seam fires in Southwest Colorado deemed low risk

Funding increases to mitigate underground blazes after suspected link to Marshall Fire

DATE: Feb 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

House catches fire south of Dolores

No injuries reported, said Sheriff Steve Nowlin

DATE: Feb 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trial seeking damages from Durango railroad for 416 Fire pushed back

More than 30 property owners and businesses accuse D&SNG of disregarding known risk

DATE: Jan 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Officials weary of Dolores mill’s fire prevention plan

Monthslong grapple continues as Montezuma County Commissioners reject fire mitigation plan; county attorney raises possibility of civil litigation

DATE: Jan 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trial set for May in federal lawsuit accusing Durango railroad of starting 416 Fire

Jury to determine if D&SNG and its parent company are on the hook for millions in firefighting costs

DATE: Jan 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Conservation partners target 300,000 acres in Southwest Colorado

Rocky Mountain Restoration Initiative unites wildlife protection with wildfire mitigation

DATE: Dec 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire destroys La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s house

Two dogs successfully escaped blaze north of Ignacio

DATE: Nov 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Risk of human-caused wildfires a growing concern in San Juan Mountains

As Colorado’s climate becomes warmer and drier, fires can spark easier and burn larger

DATE: Nov 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

BLM to conduct slash burning in Southwest Colorado

Locations include Tres Rios district

DATE: Nov 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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.