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Some wildfire evacuees allowed back home

WESTCLIFFE â€“ Some residents evacuated by a wildfire west of Pueblo that has burned five homes are being allowed back home. Evacuation orders for some residents near Beulah in Pu...

DATE: Oct 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Pueblo-area fire now 3 percent contained

WESTCLIFFE, Colo. â€“ Officials say a wildfire west of Pueblo is now 3 percent contained, the first time they have reported any secure lines around the blaze. Firefighters said th...

DATE: Oct 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wildfire groups to present program at FLC

Firewise of Southwest Colorado, Southern Rockies Fire Science Network, Mountain Studies Institute, Fort Lewis College and Working Films have partnered to sponsor “Capturing Wildfire,”an even...

DATE: Oct 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire west of Pueblo burns 5 homes

Hundreds of others threatened

DATE: Oct 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Junkins Fire west of Pueblo burns thousands of acres in hours

WESTCLIFFE – A wind-driven wildfire in southern Colorado destroyed one house Monday and forced residents to flee 130 homes, authorities said. Four structures have been lost and 11...

DATE: Oct 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

BLM conducts prescribed burn near Gem Village

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management started a prescribed burn Friday on about 275 acres near Gem Village. The burn should reduce fuel in the hills, which will reduce wildfire risk...

DATE: Oct 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Excavator believed to have sparked southern Colorado fire

BEULAH — Authorities believe a Colorado Department of Transportation excavator operator performing routine drainage ditch maintenance somehow started a wildfire that destroyed eight homes an...

DATE: Oct 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Investigation into cause of Beulah wildfire wrapping up

BEULAH, Colo. — Authorities say they’re close to wrapping up their investigation into what caused the wildfire that’s forced the evacuation of hundreds of people near the town of Beulah in s...

DATE: Oct 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado wildfire forces evacuation of rural town, valley

Seven homes destroyed in area near Pueblo

DATE: Oct 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wildfire risk workshop for landowners set

A “Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities” presentation on reducing wildfire risk on public and private lands will run 9 a.m. to non Saturday at the Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center...

DATE: Sep 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burn east of Bayfield should improve forest health

The big plume of white smoke in eastern La Plata County might be unnerving for residents, but it’s part of controlling future wildfires, as well as improving big-game habitat. Tha...

DATE: Sep 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Firefighters tackle small wildfire

DATE: Sep 9, 2016 | 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.