Wildfire - The Durango Herald

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

Crew released from Animas Mountain brush fire

A By 9:40 p.m., the crew was released, and the command was terminated, DFPD spokesman Scot Davis said. Earlier, he noted: “The fire is pretty high up, and is visible from severa...

DATE: Aug 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

California firefighters stretched thin

With climate change, fighting fires is a year-round job

DATE: Aug 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

All California wildfire evacuation orders lifted

More than 80,000 had been ordered to leave their homes

DATE: Aug 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Evacuated residents in limbo as wildfire burns in California

Significant property damage from fast-moving blaze

DATE: Aug 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Montezuma County lifts fire ban

At the recommendation of the sheriff and local fire chiefs, Montezuma County commissioners lifted the countywide fire ban as of Monday. “All the fire chiefs are in agreement to l...

DATE: Aug 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire roars into California town

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – A wind-whipped wildfire decimated a hardscrabble California town, destroying more than 175 homes, businesses and other structures, including a Habitat for Humanity offic...

DATE: Aug 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

La Plata County lifts fire restrictions south of U.S. 160

Stage 1 fire restrictions in place since July 1 were lifted Tuesday on all private land in La Plata County south of U.S. Highway 160. This excludes private lands within the munici...

DATE: Aug 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire restrictions lifted in San Juan National Forest

Recent rains have improved conditions

DATE: Aug 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Homeowners can help protect properties from wildfire

Homeowners create defensible space, use fire-resistant materials

DATE: Jul 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Calif. wildfire closes famed Big Sur parks

BIG SUR, Calif. – California’s signature parks along the Big Sur coastline that draw thousands of daily visitors were closed Tuesday as one of the state’s two major wildfires threatened the ...

DATE: Jul 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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.