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Red spiral marks day of solstice at Fort Lewis College

Hazy skies a result of New Mexico wildfire

DATE: Jun 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Leaping into water tanks to escape Portugal’s deadly fires

NODEIRINHO, Portugal – Survivors emerged Monday with stories of leaping into water tanks and other dramatic escapes from the forest fires scorching central Portugal, and authorities came und...

DATE: Jun 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Fire crews in New Mexico brace for hot, dry weather

Smoke blanketed much of the Jemez Mountains on Friday as firefighters battled a blaze that forced evacuations and the closure of a highway through one of northern New Mexico’s popular mounta...

DATE: Jun 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico fire prompts evacuation of as many as 200

Firefighters faced hot, dry conditions as they tried to get a handle on a blaze that grew out of control Thursday, prompting evacuations in one of New Mexico’s popular mountain getaways and ...

DATE: Jun 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Red-flag warning issued for La Plata County on Friday, Saturday

Hot and dry conditions expected

DATE: Jun 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Small wildfire west of Durango quickly contained

A small wildfire possibly caused by lightning Wednesday afternoon quickly died down and was being tended by a hand crew. A thin plume of smoke was visible near Overend Park, west...

DATE: Jun 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest seeks public input on prescribed burns

Dolores Prescribed Fire Pine Ecosystem Restoration Project under discussion

DATE: Jun 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

CU expert: Intense western wildfire trend expected to worsen

Tipton wants more money for mitigation

DATE: May 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango crew deploys to Georgia to combat wildfire

Expert with DFPD believes fire could burn throughout the summer

DATE: May 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents work to create fire-adapted community

Across the region, volunteers worked to protect homes from wildfires on Saturday in honor of National Community Wildfire Preparedness Day. At the Falls Creek Ranch subdivision, in...

DATE: May 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News