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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

County toughens fire rules

Restrictions in effect below 8,500 feet

DATE: Jul 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cat Fire in Archuleta County 40 percent contained

West Fork Complex fires had quiet day

DATE: Jul 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

For some firefighters, it’s just in their blood

19 fallen Ariz. hot shots to be honored today

DATE: Jul 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekend rain aids firefighters

Next couple of days expected to be dry

DATE: Jul 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crew works to contain 20-acre Cat Fire in Archuleta County

Firefighters worked to contain a 20-acre fire discovered Sunday afternoon Southern Ute Indian Tribe land just off County Road 500 in Archuleta County. No structures were threatene...

DATE: Jul 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Painstaking care, honor for 19 fallen firefighters

Prescott in silence for men who died in prime of life

DATE: Jul 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Do beetle-killed forests burn faster?

Colorado’s 4.3 million acres of beetle-decimated forests represent a catastrophe in the making during another devastating wildfire season. Or do they? That is the conve...

DATE: Jul 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Weather limits fire on West Fork Complex

The area burned by the three fires northeast of Pagosa Springs known as the West Fork Complex stood at 110,000 acres Friday, with 20 percent containment reported. “There was not m...

DATE: Jul 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Papoose Fire leaves Durango in haze

West Fork Complex at 106,637 acres

DATE: Jul 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burns, breathing issues killed firefighters

Result of autopsies, done Tuesday, won’t be released for another three months

DATE: Jul 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Regional 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.