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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

Firefighters grow Spruce Creek Fire to 1,644 acres

Forest officials hope to burn through Friday if weather allows

DATE: May 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Snowdown Light Parade can boast another successful yearLights flashed, fire trucks wailed and a foam cannon spewed suds

Bright lights, screaming fire trucks and children bundled up so thoroughly it seemed like an army of Michelin men had taken over downtown Durango. Yep. It’s the much anticipated Snowdown light parade, this year distinguished by a crowd of onlookers peppered with scrabble tiles, Clue characters and playing cards.

Locals flocked to Main Avenue on Friday to get a look (and maybe a Smartie or two) at the floats parading through town on various, creatively decorated vehicles. There were some obvious standouts at this year’s board game-themed parade. After a fire truck’s opening sirens came the Purgatory car, toting a brightly lit ski bum moonlighting as a DJ, likely giving the women of Durango some unpleasant déjà vu. Best dressed had to go to the Colorado Department of Transportation’s bulldozer, wearing the most believable Hungry Hungry Hippos costume seen yet. Biggest crowd pleaser? The dancers boogieing to Chappell Roan’s “HOT TO GO!” while the crowd sang and wiggled along. But what got the biggest rise out of the onlookers was the white plumes of motorcycle exhaust, courtesy of the Harley-Davidson club. The smell of burning octane was a convincing enough reason for people to briefly unclutch the rails and step away from their coveted positions at the front of the fence. Last but not least, another machine spewing its interior into the crowd: a foam cannon, the first one to make an appearance in the history of Snowdown. Much better received than exhaust, it extracted gleeful screams from kids and adults alike. jbowman@durangoherald.com

Lights flashed, fire trucks wailed and a foam cannon spewed suds

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

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

Photo: Well educated deer

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

San Juan National Forest wildland firefighter injured en route to assignment

With six months on the job, Durango’s new fire marshal is busy as ever

After a wet June, dry conditions kick off July

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

Two New Mexico wildfires exceed 1,000 acres

How did a wildfire east of Bayfield set land managers up for success?

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert for much of Southwest Colorado

Firefighters grow Spruce Creek Fire to 1,644 acres

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