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Wildfire

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

Tourism, firefighting capability threatened by firings in Southwest Colorado

‘Any reduction … impacts firefighting,’ Forest Service official tells La Plata County

DATE: Mar 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will the Fix our Forests Act fix our forests? The right way?

Rep. Jeff Hurd backs legislation to fast-track fire mitigation efforts while cutting opportunity for public input

DATE: Feb 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

How better water systems can help places like Boulder County survive the next firestorm

Water utilities are reckoning with the reality that they must build back better

DATE: Feb 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Federal employees sound alarm as firings take place in Southwest Colorado

San Juan National Forest employees were fired Thursday; those who remain say downsizing jeopardizes recreation and elevates wildfire risk

DATE: Feb 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood’s Oscar season turns into a pledge drive

When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles on Jan. 7, Hollywood’s awards season was in full swing. The Golden Globes had transpired less than 48 hours earlier and a series of splashy a...

DATE: Jan 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Colorado firefighters arriving to help with ‘apocalyptic’ California fires

Several firefighting engines from multiple agencies across Colorado are set to arrive in California today to help battle back raging flames in four separate fires across Los Angeles. Gov. Ja...

DATE: Jan 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Despite predictions, Southwest Colorado had an unusually quiet wildfire season

Ignitions on San Juan National Forest were just 12% of the five-year average

DATE: Dec 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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