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Crews will keep fighting fire Friday on Missionary Ridge

Crews will keep fighting fire Friday on Missionary Ridge

No structures are threatened, Forest Service says

Natural disaster aid bill to help Forest Service recoup funds

Natural disaster aid bill to help Forest Service recoup funds

Tipton joins majority in supporting spending package

Fire’s scar looms as life returns to normal

Fire’s scar looms as life returns to normal

Residents reflect on life during and after the blaze

A year later, much remains to be done around 416 Fire burn area

A year later, much remains to be done around 416 Fire burn area

Several projects seek to repair impacts of 54,000-acre blaze

When will Forest Service name cause of 416 Fire?

When will Forest Service name cause of 416 Fire?

With intense community speculation, agency declines comment

Conditions ideal for prescribed burns in Southwest Colorado

Conditions ideal for prescribed burns in Southwest Colorado

San Juan National Forest to take advantage of snowpack

La Plata County revisits fire restriction policies in wake of 416 Fire

La Plata County revisits fire restriction policies in wake of 416 Fire

Officials want objective, science-based criteria for implementing rules

Smoke rises from prescribed burn northeast of Cortez

Smoke rises from prescribed burn northeast of Cortez

Fire crews burning off underbrush in Haycamp Mesa

Residents urged to take part in wildfire mitigation season

Residents urged to take part in wildfire mitigation season

WAP offers tips on keeping homes, communities safe

Grass fire contained near Highway 172

Grass fire contained near Highway 172

Firefighters plan to monitor fire overnight

Wildfire prep course offered in Mancos

Wildfire prep course offered in Mancos

Class at library focuses on home protection

Westfork Fire Volunteer Department gains land for new station

Westfork Fire Volunteer Department gains land for new station

Construction of new station could begin this summer

January 8, 2019

2018: Year of drought, wildfires, political change

2018: Year of drought, wildfires, political change

After a weak winter, low reservoirs, fires troubled community

December 26, 2018

Dolores sees 2018 leadership changes in town and schools

Dolores sees 2018 leadership changes in town and schools

The year kicked off violently with a murder the night of Jan. 2 in the Haycamp area of San Juan…

December 26, 2018

Taxpayers pay half the costs when Durango-Silverton train starts fires

Taxpayers pay half the costs when Durango-Silverton train starts fires

Taxpayers shoulder about half of costs for fighting wildfires

December 14, 2018

Using a sandbox and computer program, firefighters predict disasters

Using a sandbox and computer program, firefighters predict disasters

Upper Pine simulates wildfires, floods and gas leaks

December 6, 2018

Six months later, no cause released for 416 Fire

Six months later, no cause released for 416 Fire

Forest Service declares 54,000-acre blaze is finally out

November 30, 2018

Study: Short-lived economic hit from wildfires

Study: Short-lived economic hit from wildfires

Past blazes in the region indicate relatively small lasting impact

November 17, 2018

416 Fire did not burn at as high intensity as thought

416 Fire did not burn at as high intensity as thought

New BAER assessment proposes treatment options

November 9, 2018

Gardner, Bennet seek more funding for wildfire suppression

Gardner, Bennet seek more funding for wildfire suppression

Letters sent to committee cite need for air tankers, water-scooper fleet

November 6, 2018

Unauthorized drone usage over wildfires may become a felony

Unauthorized drone usage over wildfires may become a felony

Colorado delegation shows bipartisan support for Sen. Gardner’s legislation

October 16, 2018

Two wildfires in western Colorado are contained

Two wildfires in western Colorado are contained

Bull Draw Fire scorched 36,520 acres northwest of Nucla

October 12, 2018

Draft bill would provide incentives for fire mitigation

Draft bill would provide incentives for fire mitigation

Fire protection districts would work directly with homeowners associations

October 9, 2018

Forest Service declares 416 Fire ‘controlled,’ 127 days after start of blaze

Forest Service declares 416 Fire ‘controlled,’ 127 days after start of blaze

Rain helped quench lingering flames burning within containment lines

October 5, 2018