Photo: Brush fire on County Road 27 Cortez firefighters spray an old car in a small brush fire at 9202 County Road 27 on Wednesday afternoon.Sam Green/The… March 15, 2017
Why are fire seasons longer? People. Illegal campfires, cigarette butts and other accidental ignitions have lengthened the wildfire season March 8, 2017
FireWise offers orientation for neighborhood ambassadors FireWise of Southwest Colorado will offer the first of two Orientation sessions for residents wishing to become Neighborhood Ambassadors for… February 8, 2017
Mesa Verde schedules prescribed fire Mesa Verde National Park is planning to implement a prescribed fire between Feb. 13 and March 13, weather permitting. The… February 8, 2017
Two wildfire mitigation awards given in Southwest Colorado Rebecca Samulski, of FireWise, talks with landowners in 2015 about techniques to safely burn slash piles.Jim Mimiaga/The Journal FireWise of… February 7, 2017
Federal hiring freeze hits Western land agencies It’s not clear what will happen with seasonal hires such as wildland firefighters February 1, 2017
Dolores River Basin analyzed for fire risk Computer modeling points to hazards for forest neighborhoods January 17, 2017
Dolores Fire celebrates a century of service All-volunteer district was formed in 1916, EMS captain says January 3, 2017
Cortez Fire District hires 4 full-time firefighters Cortez Fire District hires full-time employees December 31, 2016
Ute Mountain Ute tribe to burn slash piles at Adams Ranch The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and FireWise of Southwest Colorado plan to burn slash piles at Adams Ranch near Summit… December 6, 2016
Forest officials conduct burn operation on Knolls Fire Earlier this month, firefighters set controlled burns along the roads to keep the Knolls Fire from spreading, and allow it… November 15, 2016
Prescribed burn for Dove Creek area is canceled The Dolores Ranger District prescribed burn in the Doe Canyon area about 10 miles east of Dove Creek has been… October 18, 2016
Large prescribed fires planned for Dolores County Prescribed burns improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk August 23, 2016
Fire restrictions lifted on San Juan National Forest Smoke rises from the Long Draw Reservoir fire in June.Sam Green/The Journal Whether or not fire restrictions are in effect,… August 8, 2016
Lightning ignites small Mesa Verde fire Due to the current unpredictable weather patterns, the park has initiated a full-suppression attack. To assist with firefighting efforts, the… July 21, 2016
Forest officials tout benefits of Long Draw fire Fire helped forest, grazing, and it saved money July 20, 2016
Black Ridge Fire now 100 percent contained State, federal crews handling cleanup, monitoring July 18, 2016
Red flag warning issued; Black Ridge Fire slows Blaze 80% contained Friday, but red flag warning Saturday July 15, 2016
Wildfire calms but some residents remain on pre-evacuation status Residents safe to remain in homes tonight July 15, 2016
BIA reports small fire on Ute Mountain Ute land Acting Bureau of Indian Affairs Superintendent Keith Yessilth reported a 10-15-acre fire near the Barker Dome area about 3:30 p.m.… July 14, 2016
Bennet introduces wildfire-prevention bill Act would open more grants for mitigation efforts July 14, 2016
