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Photo: Smoky skies, closed trails

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rain gives Burro Fire crews chance to build ‘solid lines’

‘Extended monsoons’ needed to put out fire, reopen forest

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Hickenlooper pledges help to Durango and Silverton in wake of 416 Fire

Congressmen join governor to do some public relations

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire danger prompts BLM to close public lands around Durango

Move follows suit with other federal, state and local agencies

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire managers report minimal activity today on 416 Fire, but keep watchful eye on weekend weather

Rains could mark critical transition period for firefighters

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Updated: Want to do something outside? Here’s what’s open (and closed)

With most trails and open spaces closed, few outdoor recreation options remain

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire: Reader photos June 15-17, 2018

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. Reminder: do not go to the fire to take photos. Please stay clear of the area. Also, do not fly drones over the fire area; it is illegal.

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Gov. Hickenlooper pledges help to Durango and Silverton in wake of 416 Fire

Congressmen join governor to do some public relations

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Storms forecast over 416 Fire could be a mixed bag for firefighters

Moisture helps, but wind, lightning are problems

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montana enters fire season still recovering from last year

State has just $4 million in firefighting fund

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fire behavior analysts help on 416 Fire

A significant part of fighting a wildland fire is predicting fire behavior and weather. Fire behavior analysts are helping on the 416 Fire by measuring the humidity in the air and to conduct burnouts, in which firefighters set their own fires to starve a larger fire of fuel.

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Fire analysts key to devising battle plans on 416 Fire

Predictions determine how burnouts are set, including dropping pingpong-like balls from the sky

DATE: Jun 14, 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.