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Wildfire

Blue Ridge Fire a symptom of larger problem

Unpermitted structures, illegal campfires and lax enforcement blamed for heightened wildfire risks in Forest Lakes subdivision

DATE: Aug 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Blue Ridge Fire near Forest Lakes subdivision is fully extinguished

Evacuation, pre-evacuation notices lifted for all residents

DATE: Aug 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Temperatures hit 90s in Southwest Colorado, but it’s not a ‘heat wave’

Warm weather expected through week in Cortez, Durango and Pagosa Springs

DATE: Aug 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crews reinforce lines as hot, dry weather threatens to feed Stoner Mesa Fire

‘Rolling debris may cause uphill runs, torching, and spotting’

DATE: Aug 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Blue Ridge Fire 90% contained after rapid start, fast firefighter response

Homes were put on evacuation, pre-evacuation notice in Forest Lakes subdivision Friday

DATE: Aug 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fast-growing Blue Ridge Fire breaks out south of Vallecito

Forest Lakes subdivision placed on evacuation, pre-evacuation notices

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis declares statewide disaster emergency due to critical fire weather conditions, fires burning across Western Slope

As yet another large wildfire grows on the Western Slope, Gov. Jared Polis has declared a disaster emergency statewide and authorized the use of the National Guard. The Crosho Fire, which sp...

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Smoke from fires on Western Slope is producing dangerous air quality across much of the state

Most of it is coming from the Lee, Elk and Crosho fires

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

All Oak Fire evacuation orders lifted Wednesday west of Pagosa Springs

No homes lost; about 100 firefighters remain on scene

DATE: Aug 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Multiple wildfires burn across Southwest Colorado

Fires outside Rico and Pagosa Springs create smoky conditions and cause evacuations, power outages

DATE: Aug 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

As fire burns, Ute Mountain Ute tribe looks out for cultural heritage sites

One site may have been affected, says public safety director

DATE: Aug 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow, cause of fire confirmed

Smoke is predicted to be the biggest impact to nearby communities

DATE: Aug 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

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