Wildfire - The Durango Herald

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

Firefighters respond to small brush fire, highlighting dry conditions

Recent moisture has done little to reduce fire danger

DATE: Mar 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homeless camp west of Durango may stay in place this summer

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office will mitigate fire danger, address neighborhood concerns

DATE: Mar 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service transforms how it will use, manage fires in Southwest Colorado

Agency to launch new plan for 80,000 acres from Vallecito to Piedra River

DATE: Feb 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Montrose mill eyes San Juan Forest for timber

Plan would thin crowded Ponderosa stands at risk for wildfire, beetles

DATE: Feb 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drought-like conditions heighten wildfire danger across Southwest Colorado

Durango Fire has responded to more than 20 brush fires since November

DATE: Jan 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Fire danger remains high this winter

DATE: Jan 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Children playing with lighter started wildfire in Durango West I subdivision

Blaze burned 3 acres near homes on Dec. 29

DATE: Jan 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

2017: A year about land use, health and play in Dolores

Stories of the year in Dolores centered on land use, health and a playground

DATE: Dec 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters contain wildfire in Durango West I subdivision

Homeowner says pre-stationed tanker truck helped prevent worse fire

DATE: Dec 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Proper fire funding continues to elude Congress

On Sept. 14, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue officially declared that the 2017 fire season was the Forest Service’s most expensive ever, with costs topping $2 billion. Perdu...

DATE: Dec 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional 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.