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Wildfire

Three wildfires create smoky skies across Southwest Colorado

Conditions likely to linger through the weekend, meteorologists say

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters stop 3-acre blaze near Marvel

Grinder throwing sparks suspected of starting fire

DATE: Jul 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red Mountain Pass reopens after Snow Shed Fire

Highway 550 closed for 24 hours over wildfire safety concerns

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfires continue to grow in New Mexico

Dry conditions fuel spread of blazes in western New Mexico

DATE: Jun 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Photos: Family of foxes frolic north of Durango

DATE: Jun 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango fire chief stresses wildfire mitigation amid drought, limited resources

Efforts focus on early action, community awareness and smart planning

DATE: May 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters respond to 1-acre wildfire on Shalona Hill north of Durango

Crews put a line around the blaze, stopping its advance

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montrose County man pleads guilty after dog cremation led to wildfire

Brent Garber was charged in connection with the Bucktail Fire, which burned 7,000 acres

DATE: May 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County prepares for unexpected in annual wildfire drill

Event is an exercise in asking, and answering, ‘What do we do?’

DATE: Apr 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado wants fire-resistant houses, but La Plata County says enforcement will be costly

Proposed wildfire code could also drive up rural building costs

DATE: Apr 20, 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

On the heels of a dry winter, firefighters around the U.S. brace for wildfire risks

The Four Corners is on the radar for high fire potential given the unfavorable conditions

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

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