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Forest Service adds 4 air tankers to fleet

Official: S.W. Colorado getting ‘just enough moisture’

DATE: May 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire alert in effect today

Dry conditions have sparked a fire warning for Durango from the National Weather Service in Grand Junction. The alert remains in effect until 9 p.m. The wind is south at 15 to 25 ...

DATE: May 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Air fleet soars at 2014 legislative session

Education funding also a winner in Denver

DATE: May 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fighting fire with fire

Railroad begins mitigation work along tracks north of Durango

DATE: May 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senate sinks bill to prevent wildfires

Some view fire defense as personal responsibility

DATE: May 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighting may get much easier

Aerial fleet – once contentious – now a stronger possibility

DATE: Apr 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Roberts’ emergency-radio system measure passes Senate

DENVER – Legislators took a step Wednesday toward fixing the state’s troubled emergency radio system, a top priority of Sen. Ellen Roberts, R-Durango. The Senate passed Roberts’ S...

DATE: Apr 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Out-of-control burn ignites ‘educational moment’

Fire marshal warns of dry conditions

DATE: Apr 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Air fleet to get $19M boost

Lawmakers tap emergency funds

DATE: Apr 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

FLC, air fleet get a boost in budget

Plan emerges to get $10M for Berndt Hall upgrade

DATE: Apr 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

State may rent firefighting aircraft

Unclear where $22 million to cover cost will be found

DATE: Apr 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Keep your eyes peeled for fires

Winds keeping burn ban in place through today

DATE: Mar 31, 2014 | 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.