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Dolores Ranger District plans three prescribed burns in September

Haycamp Mesa, Boggy Draw and Salter are selected

DATE: Sep 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Electric vehicles aren’t more likely to ignite, but Colorado firefighters are adapting to the challenge of burning batteries

On Monday, a fiery electric vehicle crash killed a driver and shut down several lanes of Interstate 25. But while the use of battery-powered vehicles is growing in Colorado, safety groups sa...

DATE: Aug 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango fire and police chiefs look back on 50th anniversary of 1974 Main Avenue fire

Widow of fallen firefighter says day is bittersweet in her memory

DATE: Aug 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest wildland firefighter injured en route to assignment

Mike Fincham was traveling to a wildfire when he suffered a medical event

DATE: Jul 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Miller Middle School students to begin year in temporary location

Last month’s fire delayed completion of new building, according to 9-R

DATE: Jul 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Jul 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cause of Vallecito Marina fire still undetermined

Marina’s phones and electricity were working again by 11 a.m. Monday

DATE: Jul 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito area hit hard by multiple fires

At least three fires on Sunday night involved lightning strikes, one fire that left marina damaged

DATE: Jul 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community bands together to help Durango woman after her mobile home burns

Mariselva Ponce de Leon lost almost all of her possessions

DATE: Jun 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

9-R officials unsure if destruction will impact construction timeline

DATE: Jun 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: Jun 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

How did a wildfire east of Bayfield set land managers up for success?

On a tour of Dry Lake Fire burn area, forest partners saw firsthand the benefits of fire

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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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.