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‘Fall back’ good time to change batteries

Durango Fire recommends checking both your smoke, carbon-monoxide detectors

DATE: Nov 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire district gets high marks

Rating could help lower insurance rates

DATE: Oct 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire destroys RV near Durango

Police to review how blaze started

DATE: Oct 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Noncombustible?

Homeowners design house to withstand wildfires

DATE: Oct 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Small fire may have been set by property owner

Durango man taken into custody on arson charge on Wednesday

DATE: Sep 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine, Durango Fire respond to playhouse blaze

Firefighters responded to a fire Friday afternoon that burned one playhouse to the ground and scorched another. Upper Pine Fire Protection District initially received the call aro...

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Semitrailer catches fire on Coal Bank Pass

A semitrailer carrying propane and oxygen was on fire on Coal Bank Pass Tuesday at about 11:30 p.m., according to the emergency scanner. The driver may have suffered smoke inhala...

DATE: Sep 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Separate fires damage 2 homes in Vallecito, Bayfield

Vallecito home badly damaged; Bayfield home likely a total loss

DATE: Aug 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Enjoy, but respect the grill

Durango Fire offers safety tips for the rest of barbecuing season

DATE: Aug 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rangers monitoring small fire in San Juans

The Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest is monitoring a small lighting-started fire that ignited Sunday between Lemon and Vallecito reservoirs. The fire was ...

DATE: Aug 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

People underestimate wildfire risks

Less-effective mitigation techniques overvalued

DATE: Jul 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flags lowered statewide for fallen firefighter

Flags were lowered at government buildings across Colorado on Tuesday – including in Durango – in honor of a fallen Denver firefighter. They are to remain at half-staff through Saturday in h...

DATE: Jul 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

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.