Wildfire

Ice Lakes Trail near Silverton closed for summer

Popular route faces impacts from 2020 fire

DATE: May 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighter critically injured battling New Mexico wildfire

SANTA FE – A wildland firefighter was critically injured while fighting a wildfire on private land in southwestern New Mexico near the U.S.-Mexico border, state officials said Tuesday. The f...

DATE: May 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Cabin fire and wildfires erupt north of Dolores

Man suspected of arson in cabin fire; four wildfires contained

DATE: May 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three controlled burns escape in La Plata County

Durango Fire Protection District says conditions are different than in previous years

DATE: May 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boggy Draw prescribed burn resumes after rain delay

Smoke may be visible from Dolores, Mancos and Cortez

DATE: May 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire starts on County Road 250 on Friday night

Blaze nearing containment, had burned about 4 acres as of Saturday morning

DATE: May 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brush fire erupts south of Cortez

Blaze spurs pre-evacuations, cuts off power

DATE: May 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed fires in Dolores, Pagosa planned to begin next week

Smoke may be visible during burns to reduce wildfire danger

DATE: Apr 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is that smoke in the skies above Durango?

Red Flag Warnings issued for Southwest Colorado

DATE: Apr 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Bennet aims to create jobs through wildfire prevention legislation

Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act would bring work to rural areas

DATE: Apr 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red flag warning in effect today in Southwest Colorado

Durango Fire Protection District cancels open burn permits

DATE: Apr 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sens. Bennet, Romney reintroduce wildfire cleanup bill

MATCH Act seeks to remove red tape around restoration, rehabilitation efforts

DATE: Apr 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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