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Donations being accepted for firefighters; Facebook crisis page set up

DATE: Jun 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire is about 2,000 acres in size, 10 percent contained

Durango train will suspend service until at least June 10

DATE: Jun 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire: What you need to know this morning

Here are some quick tidbits this morning about the 416 Fire, burning about 13 miles north of Durango. This continues to be a developing story, and news may change and more information become...

DATE: Jun 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents face difficult decisions in evacuations

Many wait at roadblock for hours, hoping to get belongings

DATE: Jun 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire burns 1,100 acres; about 825 homes evacuated

County declares ‘state of local disaster’

DATE: Jun 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire

Firefighters were battling the 416 Fire north of Durango on Friday afternoon. The fire caused hundreds of residents to evacuate.

DATE: Jun 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

U.S. Highway 550 is closed north of Durango. Here are suggested alternative routes.

U.S. Highway 550 in both directions north of Durango is closed because of the 416 Fire. The highway is closed between mile markers 34 and 48. Travelers are being diverted onto County Road 25...

DATE: Jun 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire grows to more than 1,000 acres; about 825 homes evacuated

County manager declares state of local disaster

DATE: Jun 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stricter fire restrictions likely to be enacted this week

La Plata County and federal land agencies to consider Stage 2 bans

DATE: May 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Horse Park Fire near Disappointment Valley grows to 1,500 acres

Blaze is near wildlife areas northeast of Dove Creek

DATE: May 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Quick air attack, hot-shot crews helped subdue 358 Fire

Wildfire northeast of Durango extinguished

DATE: May 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

358 Fire now 95% contained

Progress made on blaze northeast of Durango

DATE: May 27, 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.