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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

West Fork fires grow; Papoose may intensify

Ash fallout reported in Pagosa Springs

DATE: Jul 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s fireworks ready for liftoff

Area around launch will be wet down with foam before show

DATE: Jul 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Containment of blazes up to 7 percent, smoke down

On a relatively slow day, the West Fork Complex fires grew to 94,476 acres Tuesday. “There was low activity,” said Laura McConnell, a spokeswoman for the Rocky Mountain Type 1 Inc...

DATE: Jul 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stricter fire rules go into effect today

Despite rains, ‘risk is still high’

DATE: Jun 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters pause for Ariz. hot-shot victims

Dry weather could hamper containment

DATE: Jun 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Arizona fire chief called tent shelters a ‘last-ditch effort’

YARNELL, Ariz. – The wildfire that killed 19 firefighters came at the start of Arizona’s monsoon season – a weather phenomenon that brings lightning strikes, gusty winds, dust storms and som...

DATE: Jun 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Aspen stand in wildfire’s way

The wildfires ripping through Southwest Colorado that consume downed and standing conifers have spared aspen in the same stands. “Aspen don’t have the flammable characteristics of...

DATE: Jun 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

West Fork fires grow to 92,000 acres

Local outbreaks sparked after lightning strikes

DATE: Jun 29, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rain, wind a mixed blessing

Fires grow to 91,000 acres

DATE: Jun 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters go to San Juans

Firefighters responded Friday afternoon to two fires started by lightning in the San Juan National Forest after afternoon thunderstorms. Both were single trees burning in remote areas, the U...

DATE: Jun 28, 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.