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Durango Air Tanker Base prepares for busy year

Wildfire season arrives early in Southwest Colorado

DATE: May 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado in ‘Stage 1’ fire restrictions

On a day where people in Durango woke up to hazy skies and the smell of smoke, all of Southwest Colorado entered the first stage of fire restrictions as a result of high fire danger across t...

DATE: May 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfires cause hazy skies in Southwest Colorado

Winds blow smoke from Arizona and New Mexico

DATE: Apr 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red flag warning issued Sunday in Southwest Colorado

Fire restrictions are expected to be put in place throughout week

DATE: Apr 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents urged to practice fire safety during dry conditions

State Patrol announces ‘zero tolerance’ for reckless behaviors

DATE: Apr 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Newly elected mayor, board members take office

Town enacts fire ban, considers applications for town attorney

DATE: Apr 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire blows out of control on County Road 526

Once again, a fire to clear ditches on a local ranch blew out of control. Tuesday’s blaze burned about 20 acres on County Road 526, said Deputy Chief Roy Vreeland of the Upper Pin...

DATE: Apr 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado wildfire that destroyed 23 homes was human-caused

COLORADO SPRINGS, â€“ A fire that destroyed 23 homes in southern Colorado was human-caused, according to investigators. El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder said he thinks the blaze ...

DATE: Apr 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Dry winter, spring winds deliver high-risk fire conditions to Southwest Colorado

By Megan Graham As we welcome the warmer, drier, windier months that characterize spring in Southwest Colorado, this spring also brings with it an air of caution and concern for t...

DATE: Apr 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Cortez Fire Protection District approves purchase of bunker gear

Board also discusses election polling place move

DATE: Apr 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado could be in for worst fire season since ’12, ’13

CENTENNIAL – Forecasts indicate Colorado could be in for its worst wildfire year since the historic fire seasons of 2012 and 2013, leading Gov. John Hickenlooper and fire officials to warn r...

DATE: Apr 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

LPEA adopts safety measures to help prevent wildfire

Windy, dry conditions are a concern

DATE: Apr 13, 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.