Wildfire - The Durango Herald

Canadian officials hope to put “death grip” on fire

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta – Officials said Sunday they reached a turning point in fighting an enormous wildfire, hoping to get a “death grip” on the blaze that devastated Canada’s oil sands tow...

DATE: May 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Firefighters predict mild fire season for Colorado

Outlook based on computer models

DATE: Apr 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Public lands bill advances in Colorado Legislature

Issue of local jurisdiction brings accusations from all sides

DATE: Mar 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

3 Southwest Coloradoans win fire mitigation awards

Southwest Coloradoans accounted for 3 out of 12 awards handed out nationally for fire mitigation work performed in communities. The National Fire Mitigation Award is authorized by...

DATE: Mar 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighting costs eat into U.S. Forest Service budget for recreation

Sen. Gardner says cuts hurt Colorado’s outdoors industry

DATE: Mar 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado state senator from Durango pushes for wildfire mitigation

Gov. Hickenlooper zeroed out fire-reduction funding in budget proposal for upcoming year

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Was 2015 a record wildfire year?

Dispute fans a debate over U.S. forests

DATE: Jan 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

In fighting its legendary fires, Alaska counts on Durango pipeline

Each spring, those with a predilection for thrills are drawn from all over to fight fires in Alaska, which holds some of the most daunting firefighting terrain in the United States. ...

DATE: Jan 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bureau of Land Management set to burn hundreds of slash piles in Southwest Colorado starting Nov. 30

The Bureau of Land Management’s Tres Rios Field Office is set to begin burning slash piles as early as Monday, conditions permitting. Four project sites located on BLM lands in So...

DATE: Nov 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Sen. Gardner: State has felt the burn of wildfires

In order to improve wildfire management strategies, members of the U.S. Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee met Tuesday to examine methods for combatting the growing threat posed...

DATE: Nov 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

30 slash piles burn in Sauls Creek area

First snows most favorable time for the work

DATE: Nov 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest officials agree: Beetle infestation doesn’t determine fire severity

CU report downplays correlation between tree die-offs, wildfires

DATE: Nov 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

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.