Wildfire - The Durango Herald

Plateau Fire reaches 95 percent containment; command returning to local team

Federal Team Black will return management of fire to local team

DATE: Aug 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Air quality advisory issued for much of western Colorado

Wildfires’ smoke affecting most of the state

DATE: Aug 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plans for prescribed burns put on hold in fire-fatigued Southwest Colorado

U.S. Forest Service say conditions too dangerous

DATE: Aug 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Full containment of Plateau Fire expected later this month

16,390-acre blaze six miles north of Dolores has cost $3 million

DATE: Aug 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mesa Verde fire blamed on lightning strike

Mancos Canyon Fire reported on east side of park

DATE: Aug 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flood insurance option open to those affected by 416 Fire

Homeowners in burn scar eligible for special consideration under federal program

DATE: Aug 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plateau Fire hits 14,413 acres; containment rises to 45 percent

Crews work to secure northern section of Dolores-Road

DATE: Aug 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bull Draw Fire north of Nucla grows 10,000 acres in two days

Fire is top priority; total area reaches 18,765 acres

DATE: Aug 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Fairgrounds ‘a petting zoo’ of Plateau Fire evacuees

Cortez Animal Shelter also offers refuge for dogs, cats

DATE: Aug 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bull Draw Fire north of Nucla grows by 5,000 acres

Fire is top priority in Rocky Mountain region

DATE: Aug 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Plateau Fire grows more than 600 acres

Blaze makes uphill runs and expands to 10,673 acres

DATE: Aug 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plateau Fire hits 10,000 acres after jumping line of defense

Type 2 team takes over firefighting efforts

DATE: Aug 9, 2018 | 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.