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Blaze erupts to the west of Breen

West Fork Fire jumps from 471 acres to 1,700 acres

DATE: Jun 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rain helps Black Forest Fire crews

COLORADO SPRINGS – With evacuees looking to return home, firefighters worked Sunday to dig up and extinguish hot spots to protect homes spared by the most destructive wildfire in Colorado’s ...

DATE: Jun 15, 2013 | CATEGORY: Regional News

150-acre blaze burns near Pagosa Springs

Smoke from a wildfire burning near Pagosa Springs can be seen from U.S. Highway 160. The West Fork Fire was started by a lightning strike June 5 and has burned about 150 acres, bu...

DATE: Jun 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Train starts small wildfires

D&SNG takes numerous precautions to minimize danger in fire season

DATE: Jun 13, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire bans may soon be here

City’s July 4th fireworks is still a go – for now

DATE: Jun 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

State tanker fleet on way?

Colo. wildfires fuel air power debate in Denver

DATE: Jun 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Regional News

No doubt: It’s a bad drought

Southwest Colorado counties declared disaster areas

DATE: Jun 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighter fly-in

Crews share information in Durango

DATE: Jun 4, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning sparks several fires

Conditions are ripe for more blazes over the next few days

DATE: Jun 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire agency announces layoffs

Just as wildfire season begins in earnest, Upper Pine Fire Protection District has eliminated four full-time positions to help stabilize its budget. “If we didn’t do this, we woul...

DATE: May 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Officials: Campers should be attentive to their fires

Forest Service concerned after finding 22 left alone

DATE: May 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Udall seeks grants to help prevent wildfires

WASHINGTON, D.C. – An amendment to the farm bill could help fight fires before they start. Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., introduced the addition to the bill Thursday that would allow...

DATE: May 22, 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.