Wildfire - The Durango Herald

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

Mop-up is underway at Turtle Lake Fire site

Local firefighters and the Pike Hotshots were mopping up the 2-acre Turtle Lake Fire Tuesday afternoon, said Ann Bond, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Forest Service. The fire was cont...

DATE: Sep 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brush fire doused north of town

A small fire just north of X-rock was quickly doused by about 15 firefighters Sunday afternoon, said Durango Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Tony Harwig, who served as incident comm...

DATE: Aug 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burns slated for Sauls Creek area

Expect minimal daytime smoke

DATE: Aug 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burns facing scrutiny

Sen. Ellen Roberts wants assurances they can be done safely

DATE: Aug 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning ignites small fires south of Durango

Lightning sparked a 2-acre blaze and several smaller spot fires in a 5-acre boxed area Sunday afternoon south of the Animas Air Park and west of County Road 213. Capt. Koby Wester...

DATE: Aug 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde park lifts fire restrictions

Mesa Verde National Park has lifted fire restrictions that had been in place since July 22. In a news release Tuesday, Superintendent Cliff Spencer said sufficient rain has fallen...

DATE: Aug 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire chiefs consider warning: Mitigate, or else

Aerial fleet ‘paying dividends,’ agency says

DATE: Aug 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Replant after wildfire or let nature take over?

Environmentalists, loggers battle over future of burn area

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Firefighting costs rise, warming worsens

Price exceeds $1B annually to suppress blazes

DATE: Jul 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Strict fire limits in place in Mesa Verde

National park is bone-dry; San Juans, Durango face no ban

DATE: Jul 20, 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.