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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

Hickenlooper’s budget would send wildfire-mitigation grant program up in smoke

Governor’s budget proposal would slash all funding

DATE: Nov 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

In fighting fires, vets rediscover camaraderie, purpose

Program helps former servicemen build their résumés

DATE: Nov 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado senator criticizes current methods of combatting wildfires

Focus of committee turns to U.S. Forest Service budgetary constraints

DATE: Nov 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spruce beetle impact on wildfires questioned

Study: Damage from bugs may not increase severity

DATE: Nov 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Climate skeptics more likely to take action

Skeptics are more likely to take action

DATE: Oct 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Noncombustible?

Homeowners design house to withstand wildfires

DATE: Oct 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighting shift focuses on sage grouse in West

RENO, Nev. – Federal agencies deciding how to deploy firefighters during one of the West’s worst wildfire seasons are considering a new factor in their deliberations: an imperiled bird that ...

DATE: Sep 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Controlled burn to run through Tuesday

Smoke column could be visible

DATE: Sep 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burns to start Saturday east of Bayfield

The Columbine Ranger District plans to conduct prescribed burns beginning Saturday and continuing through next week in the Yellow Jacket and First Notch areas of the San Juan National Forest...

DATE: Sep 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

California residents flee blazes

Two wildfires destroy at least 180 homes

DATE: Sep 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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.