Wildfire - The Durango Herald

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

Fire danger extreme heading into holiday

Foresters: Watch what you’re doing

DATE: May 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red-flag warning: Fire danger high

Conditions may persist through weekend

DATE: May 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire ignites north of Durango on Hwy. 550

Firefighters were battling a small wildfire Friday evening above the railroad tracks near the intersection of East Animas Road (County Road 250) and U.S. Highway 550, north of Durango. ...

DATE: May 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

S.W. Colo. legislators still on fire

Bills to help forests, quicken responses

DATE: May 6, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Are more air tankers in the future for Forest Service?

Contracting process still could stymie efforts

DATE: May 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

No money for aerial fire fleet in Colo.

Senate bill would create Air Corps

DATE: May 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Congress talks forest health in Colo.

Tipton touts his bill seeking to mitigate fire danger

DATE: May 1, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

The clock is ticking on plan for air tankers

Few optimistic about finding $17M for firefighting force

DATE: Apr 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Agreement inked on firefighting operations

Tight budgets, drought morph a handshake into a contract

DATE: Apr 29, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sprouting life from ashes

Weber Fire rehabilitation project strives for green hillsides

DATE: Apr 27, 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.