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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

Unsettled weather heading to Southwest Colorado

Local firefighting agencies issue ‘no burn’ days

DATE: Apr 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red flag warning issued for Montezuma, La Plata counties

Weather conditions ideal for fires to spread

DATE: Apr 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brush fire forces family’s evacuation near Towaoc

U.S. 160 closed for a few hours on Saturday afternoon

DATE: Apr 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County enacts fire ban after Towaoc blaze

U.S. Highway 160 shut down to traffic during blaze

DATE: Apr 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burns planned near Pagosa Springs

A prescribed burn of about 400 acres is planned for the Turkey Springs and Brockover Mesa areas northwest of Pagosa Springs as early as Monday. Actual dates of the burns will depe...

DATE: Apr 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red flag warning issued for La Plata County, Southwest Colorado

Dry, windy conditions increase fire danger

DATE: Apr 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

FireWise plans fundraiser after dry winter, budget cut

FireWise of Southwest Colorado has announced a fundraising effort to fill a gap in its budget after losing county funding. The loss in funding comes amid a dry season in which the...

DATE: Apr 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

BLM plans prescribed burns on Dolores Rim

Expect smoke east of Dove Creek

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Congress seeks wildfire prevention bill ahead of new burning season

Fires burned 9.6 million acres in 2017, costing $2.9 billion

DATE: Mar 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Railroad nationally recognized for fire mitigation

National award given to promote effective practices in community

DATE: Mar 10, 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.