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Burro Fire teams plan to secure fire lines, mop up after rain

Hot weather, fire risk expected throughout week

DATE: Jun 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College closes open space, trails

Fort Lewis College has joined a growing number of agencies to close public lands and impose fire restrictions. The college has closed trails and open space on campus, including th...

DATE: Jun 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire smolders and creeps; crews focus on Falls Creek area

Return to dry, hot conditions expected this week

DATE: Jun 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

More evacuees go home as rain dampens fire

Direct attack planned to secure Falls Creek Ridge

DATE: Jun 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

416 Fire: Reader photos June 18-22, 2018

From rain to support signs to photos of the 416 Fire itself, Herald readers share their photos from the 416 Fire and support of firefighting efforts. If you have photos to share, please email claws@bcimedia.com.

DATE: Jun 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Air tankers play vital role in fighting 416 Fire

Planes drop more retardant than any summer since Missionary Ridge

DATE: Jun 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

More evacuees go home as rain dampens fire

Direct attack planned to secure Falls Creek Ridge

DATE: Jun 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire tanker base

The Durango Air Tanker Base has already used more than 400,000 gallons of retardant this wildfire season to date, June 15 , 2019, the most in a summer period since the Missionary Ridge Fire in 2002.

DATE: Jun 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Food donations come to Silverton as 416 Fire cuts into tourism

The Wells Group organizes a drive, many pitch in

DATE: Jun 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Big rain allows Burro Fire teams to prepare for new week

‘They are doing what firefighters do ... cleaning up gear and enjoying the break’

DATE: Jun 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

'It's the perfect kind of rain'

More evacuations lifted; U.S. Highway 550 to reopen, without restrictions

DATE: Jun 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Update: Bulldozers finish Burro Fire lines; crews prepare for next steps

Fire reaches 3,715 acres on Saturday; crews prepare for back-burns

DATE: Jun 17, 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.