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Natural disaster aid bill to help Forest Service recoup funds

Tipton joins majority in supporting spending package

DATE: Jun 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Investigators conclude Burro Fire likely human-caused

No lightning reported in area; fire broke out on popular trail

DATE: Jun 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Investigators conclude Burro Fire likely human-caused

No lightning had been reported in area; June 8, 2018, fire broke out on popular trail

DATE: Jun 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire’s scar looms as life returns to normal

Residents reflect on life during and after the blaze

DATE: Jun 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

A year later, much remains to be done around 416 Fire burn area

Several projects seek to repair impacts of 54,000-acre blaze

DATE: Jun 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

When will Forest Service name cause of 416 Fire?

With intense community speculation, agency declines comment

DATE: Jun 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Conditions ideal for prescribed burns in Southwest Colorado

San Juan National Forest plans to take advantage of deep snowpack, wet spring

DATE: May 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County revisits fire restriction policies in wake of 416 Fire

Officials want objective, science-based criteria for implementing rules

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Smoke rises from prescribed burns northeast of Cortez

Fire crews burning underbrush in Haycamp Mesa

DATE: May 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boy Scout ranch focuses on wildfire recovery

ALBUQUERQUE – Tucked away in the foothills of the southern Rockies, the Philmont Scout Ranch has become a holy grail, its stretches of untamed wilderness and challenging backcountry treks dr...

DATE: Apr 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Grass fire contained near Highway 172

Firefighters plan to monitor fire overnight

DATE: Apr 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed fire scheduled at Chimney Rock National Monument

Fire officials on the Pagosa Ranger District in the San Juan National Forest will conduct prescribed fire operations in Chimney Rock National Monument as early as Monday. Less tha...

DATE: Apr 16, 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.