Wildfire

Insurance commissioner unveils bill to reduce homeowners’ insurance costs at Durango stop

Proposed legislation would force insurers to take wildfire mitigation efforts into account

DATE: Oct 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Forest Service funding will improve preparation for wildfires in San Juan National Forest

Project will focus on wooded areas near homes

DATE: Sep 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Department of Homeland Security adds sniffing device to AI tools helping fight wildfires in Colorado

Gilpin County was the first place in the U.S. to adopt a sensor with the smelling power of a dog that has detected three fires, including one that was extinguished and reignited

DATE: Sep 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photo: Well educated deer

DATE: Aug 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

FEMA reaches $1 billion in payouts, settles seven lawsuits for northern NM fire victims

At least six other lawsuits about wildfire or claims process still winding through courts

DATE: Aug 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

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

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

After a wet June, dry conditions kick off July

Durango saw second-wettest June since 2000

DATE: Jul 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service creates 400-acre containment zone for small fire near Pagosa Springs

Firefighters are using lightning-caused blaze to help reduce fuels

DATE: Jun 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two New Mexico wildfires exceed 1,000 acres

Forecasters warn of increased risk Memorial Day Weekend

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

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

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert for much of Southwest Colorado

Areas that could be impacted include Telluride, Ouray, Silverton, Lake City, Creede and others

DATE: May 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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