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Two fires burn 3 acres each in Upper Pine district, chief says

The Upper Pine River Fire Protection District responded Saturday to two fires that drained resources in the small agency in eastern La Plata County. Both fires were contained by 4...

DATE: Nov 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire-ravaged forests get help from pine cone collectors

Seeds collected to plant in scorched areas

DATE: Nov 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Cabin fire northeast of Durango under investigation

Blaze torched several acres of wildland near Aspen Trails subdivision

DATE: Nov 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two cabins destroyed by fire northeast of Durango

Crews build fire line, expect to fully extinguish in two days

DATE: Nov 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brush fire south of Cortez slows traffic on U.S. 160/491

Fast-moving fire threatens several homes

DATE: Nov 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Despite freezing temps, wildfire danger is high in Southwest Colorado

Dead grasses, strong winds and dry conditions raise risk

DATE: Nov 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire starts in HD Mountains, southeast of Bayfield

Fire investigators say blaze is human-caused

DATE: Oct 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Coal seam fire burns north of Dolores

Underground fire has been burning since summer 2018

DATE: Oct 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Planned burn turned wildfire causes evacuations in Colorado

FORT COLLINS – Firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that began as a controlled burn and is now threatening about 50 homes in northern Colorado. Residents were ordered to...

DATE: Oct 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Groundbreaking forest health program may come to Southwest Colorado

Pilot project would make critical improvements in targeted areas

DATE: Oct 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Cow Creek Fire roars to life east of Ridgway

Smoke highly visible to drivers on U.S. Highway 550

DATE: Oct 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County sheriff appointed to state fire board

Sean Smith wants to focus on funding issues around wildfire management

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | 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.