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Fire officials waiting for monsoons to put out 416 Fire

Fire totals 34,278 acres, remains 37 percent contained

DATE: Jun 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

5 years after Black Forest Fire, danger looms

Residents mitigate, but there are no guarantees

DATE: Jun 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

NIMO team takes command of 416 Fire

Red-flag warning and fire weather watch issued for the weekend

DATE: Jun 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Burro Fire: A day in its life

In a meadow northeast of Transfer Campground, a firefighter city has emerged as a strategic base to battle the 3,700-acre Burro Fire in nearby Bear Creek canyon. A fire isn’t done until it’s cold.

DATE: Jun 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Firefighter city emerges in the Rockies to battle the Burro Fire

Base camp is the home and logistics center for crews

DATE: Jun 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

NIMO team takes command of 416 Fire

Red-flag warning and fire weather watch issued for the weekend

DATE: Jun 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rico Fourth of July celebration adjusts for fire danger

A light parade will replace fireworks show

DATE: Jun 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Before 416 Fire, local veterans trained to fight wildfires

Program creates job opportunities, fills demand for firefighters

DATE: Jun 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire crews begin rehab along eastern perimeter of 416 Fire

Fire grew to 34,184 acres; 37 percent contained

DATE: Jun 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango train to offer limited service beginning Friday

Coal-fired locomotives to resume service July 4, weather permitting

DATE: Jun 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burro Fire holding steady; hot, dry weather is coming

Containment remains at 53 percent; personnel reduced

DATE: Jun 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory to reopen for summer activities July 2

Purgatory Resort will reopen for summer activities July 2 and lodging accommodations will reopen June 29. The resort was forced to temporarily suspend its operations during the 41...

DATE: Jun 21, 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.