Wildfire - The Durango Herald

Firefighters see changing climate

No doubt about it, firefighters say. It's getting hotter. Wildland firefighters usually cite three main reasons for the recent increase in large, costly fires. In addit...

DATE: Aug 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Losing the war on wildfire

National attitude toward fire creates indefensible space

DATE: Aug 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rangers tread tricky path when deciding to let fires burn

Every time a lightning storm rumbles through a forest, the rangers in charge have to decide how to handle the multitude of little fires that start: Smother them quickly, or let them burn out...

DATE: Aug 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Forest Service bans exploding targets

Seven fires in Rocky Mountains blamed on devices

DATE: Aug 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tipton’s healthy-forest bill makes it through House panel

Democratic foes predict measure’s doom in Senate

DATE: Jul 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

County removes fire restrictions

Many open burns still require a permit

DATE: Jul 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire restrictions to be removed

The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management are lifing all fire restrictions on federal land, effective Tuesday, , in response to recent rains. “It’s wet enough that fir...

DATE: Jul 29, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rains cool West Fork fires

More areas reopened in San Juan forest

DATE: Jul 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Feds pledge alliance on fire risks

Agencies to cooperate on forest thinning and habitat restoration

DATE: Jul 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fires trigger disaster-loan eligibility

West Fork Complex opens door to small-business help in S.W. Colo.

DATE: Jul 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

D&SNG to honor fallen Ariz. firefighters

Harper vows to raise funds for victims’ families

DATE: Jul 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cat Fire contained in Archuleta County

The Cat Fire, which began in southwest Archuleta County on Sunday afternoon was reported as 100 percent contained as of Tuesday evening after burning about 20 acres. More good new...

DATE: Jul 9, 2013 | 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.