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Lightning sparks two small fires on Missionary Ridge

Firefighters to assess situation at both blazes

DATE: Jul 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Agencies boost efforts to stop wildland firefighter suicides

BOISE, Idaho – Shane Del Grosso spent some 30 summers crossing smoke-shrouded mountains and forests to fight increasingly devastating wildfires in the U.S. West. Toward the end, h...

DATE: Jul 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

San Juan Forest reopens roads near Doe Canyon Fire

Management of blaze now with local forest firefighters

DATE: Jul 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire dispatchers choreograph emergency response on federal lands

Center tracks lightning strikes, organizes air response and calls in the Gatorade

DATE: Jul 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s next for D&SNG in $25 million federal lawsuit?

Case could take years to settle or go to trial, experts say

DATE: Jul 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango railroad’s liability for 416 Fire worries economic leaders

‘It will all come down to what the insurance will cover’

DATE: Jul 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters fuel Doe Canyon Fire

The lightning-sparked wildfire grew to at least 675 acres by Friday evening

DATE: Jun 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Landowners urged to be proactive to prevent wildfires

New program provides free consultation on fire mitigation

DATE: Jun 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire danger rears its head, with red flag warning issued for Southwest Colorado

Wind, low humidity and dry vegetation cause concern

DATE: Jun 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Wildfire contained near well pad east of Bayfield

A lightning-sparked wildfire burning 5 miles east of Bayfield near a well pad was contained Monday evening. The fire burned about a tenth of an acre north of mile marker 107 on U...

DATE: Jun 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Doe Canyon Fire grows to 90 acres in Southwest Colorado

90-acre fire is east of Dove Creek

DATE: Jun 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire east of Bayfield burns itself out

Low-intensity flames ran out of fuel

DATE: Jun 24, 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.