Wildfire - The Durango Herald

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

Rep. Tipton introduces wildfire-prevention bill

Measure gives locals more sway in fuels-reduction

DATE: Feb 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

The latest thing in wildfire fighting

DATE: Jan 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

New measure targets wildfire funding

Bennet, Gardner back bill seeking disaster funding for some blazes

DATE: Jan 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Smoke in Animas Valley from controlled burn

The Forest Service is monitoring a controlled burn in the Falls Creek area, on the west side of the Animas Valley. Stan Sparks, visitor information specialist with the Columbine R...

DATE: Jan 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local forests need more controlled burns

Next area of activity may be starting with 14,000 acres

DATE: Nov 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado becomes fire-wise

Four communities in Southwest Colorado have helped make the state the third inductee into the FireWise 100 Club, so to speak – states with at least 100 local neighborhoods that have reduced ...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tour of Weber Fire is set for Tuesday

FireWise will show how defensible space works

DATE: Oct 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed planning

Minimizing danger: Years of preparation are behind every controlled burn

DATE: Sep 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grant money sparks fire-mitigation projects

Regional groups must match funds

DATE: Sep 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Controlled burn

DATE: Sep 12, 2014 | 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.