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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

Fire danger high in La Plata County, Southwest Colorado

Winter storm advisory for central mountains

DATE: Apr 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boulder County fire evacuees allowed back

No structures damaged; officials worry about wind

DATE: Mar 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Firefighters battle 62-acre blaze near Boulder

426 homes were evacuated before dawn on Sunday

DATE: Mar 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango-area fire districts remind residents of open burn rules

Safety warning issued after out-of-control and illegal burns

DATE: Mar 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Out of control

DATE: Mar 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Northeastern Colorado wildfire destroys 5 homes

STERLING – Northeastern Colorado ranchers say a wind-driven grass fire has killed scores of cattle. Kyle McConnell told KCNC-TV on Tuesday that he lost 185 head of cattle in the f...

DATE: Mar 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawmakers ask Congress to fix wildfire funding issue

Mitigation projects are being postponed because of costly wildfires

DATE: Feb 3, 2017 | 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.