Wildfire - The Durango Herald

Harper seeks helicopter certification

Railroad uses firefighting aircraft

DATE: May 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire-prediction bill advances

New technology would indicate direction, intensity of wildfires

DATE: Apr 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rappel Fire halted at a quarter-acre

A quarter-acre wildfire that began Wednesday was contained later Wednesday night on Missionary Ridge. A firefighting crew from the Pagosa District hiked in for mop-up and monitori...

DATE: Apr 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire starts on Missionary Ridge

Lightning sparks fire north of town

DATE: Apr 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire season comes early

213 Fire caught regional agencies unprepared

DATE: Apr 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

City, region join wildfire agreement

Allocates $40,000 for possible fires

DATE: Apr 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Haze blowing in from Siberia and California

Smoke blown in from fires in California and Siberia created a lingering haze over the La Plata Mountains on Monday evening and into Tuesday. The jet stream can bring both smoke an...

DATE: Apr 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tipton pushes feds to help fight wildfires

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As wildfire season approaches, Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, is aggressively pushing for federal agencies to be proactive about the issue. Tipton introduced the ...

DATE: Apr 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

213 Fire calm for now

Firefighters continue to attack hot spots and mop up at the 213 Fire along La Posta Road (County Road 213) west of Bondad Hill. “It’s a lot of the same old, same old,” said Sara J...

DATE: Apr 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Strong winds may stoke fire

Red-flag day could pose problems for firefighters at 213 Fire

DATE: Apr 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

213 Fire continues to burn but presents no danger

Firefighters working to douse hot spots

DATE: Apr 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burn planned near Turkey Springs

The Forest Service is expecting few visibility issues for drivers as it begins prescribed burns Thursday in the Turkey Springs area about 10 miles west of Pagosa Springs. The Pag...

DATE: Apr 8, 2015 | 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.