Wildfire - The Durango Herald

Wildfire closes Red Mountain Pass south of Ouray

Emergency responders worried flaming trees could fall onto U.S. Highway 550

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

Fire mitigation work near Forest Lakes will begin next month

Fuel removal at Grassy Mountain will protect 1,200 homes near Bayfield

DATE: Mar 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

After L.A., demand for wildfire risk assessments surge

More La Plata County homeowners take steps to defend homes from wildfires

DATE: Mar 10, 2025 | 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.