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Wildfire

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

La Plata Electric Association: Trees near power lines pose wildfire risk

Previous policy required creating minimum clearance

DATE: Mar 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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