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Prescribed burn planned near Turkey Springs

The Forest Service is expecting few visibility issues for drivers as it begins prescribed burns Thursday in the Turkey Springs area about 10 miles west of Pagosa Springs. The Pag...

DATE: Apr 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Raising the red flag on Southwest Colorado

Warm, dry weather continues to affect us during shoulder season

DATE: Apr 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

County tightens driveway standards

Move taken to aid firefighting response

DATE: Apr 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red flag warning: Day 2

High, gusty winds, low humidity bring threat of fire danger

DATE: Apr 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

First red-flag warning issued

No burning between noon and 6 p.m. Wednesday

DATE: Mar 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rebate on wood chipper for wildfire safety

FireWise of Southwest Colorado is offering a rebate on the rental of a wood chipper to reduce overgrown wooded areas on private property. The offer, which begins Wednesday, is ope...

DATE: Mar 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

County controls its wildfire management

Colorado State Line Fire sparked new agreement

DATE: Mar 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

FireWise celebrates big honors

Winzell a pioneer in efforts to reduce wildfire danger

DATE: Mar 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire preparedness, mitigation efforts honored

Firewise of Southwest Colorado and Judy Winzell of the Falls Creek Ranch subdivision have won national recognition for their work in wildfire preparedness and mitigation. Firewise...

DATE: Mar 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hickenlooper cautious about fire-flood technology

Worries about spending $10 million on a ‘fool’s errand’

DATE: Mar 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

High-tech methods predict disasters

Advances may aid wildfire fighting, flood protection

DATE: Feb 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

State fire-detection bill moves forward

Lawmakers say technology would revolutionize responses

DATE: Feb 9, 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.