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Drones increasingly interfere with aerial firefighting, official says

Retardant tossed, planes grounded

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters cautiously optimistic about Lightner Creek Fire

Evacuations, pre-evac notices remain in place

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community donates in abundance to help fire evacuees, pets

Humane Society stops accepting donations due to high number

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rumors of containment are greatly exaggerated

Sometimes history repeats itself, and when it does, that can be confusing. That’s what appears to have happened Thursday when some residents thought the Lightner Creek Fire was 4...

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Reader photos: Lightner Creek Fire

Readers and residents took a lot of photos Wednesday night as the Lightner Creek Fire broke out on County Road 207 and spread eastward. The fire prompted evacuations and put other pre-evacua...

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightner Creek Fire 20 percent contained as spread stalls

Outlook good for firefighters to get upper hand on blaze

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

5 things to know today about the Lightner Creek Fire

The Lightner Creek Fire continues to burn this morning. Here are five things to know today as agenies continue to fight it: 1. So far, no new evacuations have been ordered. Some r...

DATE: Jun 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters brace for second hot, windy day at Lightner Creek Fire

State team to take command; air support to continue

DATE: Jun 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

140 homes evacuated, apartment dwellers on pre-evac status

Firefighters battling wildland fire near County Road 207

DATE: Jun 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County, BLM enact fire restrictions

Officials ask campers to be careful this weekend

DATE: Jun 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning-caused fire in San Juan National Forest grows to 5 acres

Officials allow blaze to ‘play its natural role’

DATE: Jun 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Matches found near where Folsom Park fire started

Teens seen leaving area, fire investigators say

DATE: Jun 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge