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Three wildfires ignite across La Plata County, prompting evacuations

Elkhorn Fire north of Durango began as a house fire, spread to wildland

DATE: Jul 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pre-evacuation warning lifted for residents near Ute 63 Fire in southwest La Plata County

Blaze is 530 acres and 34% contained

DATE: Jul 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute 63 Fire increased to 550 acres Friday

Level 2 pre-evacuation warning remains in place for Colorado Highway 140 residents

DATE: Jul 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire in southwest La Plata County prompts pre-evacuation notice

Federal Type 2 team to take command of 542-acre blaze Friday morning

DATE: Jul 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters working 111-acre fire in remote part of southwest La Plata County

Blaze reportedly started by natural causes

DATE: Jul 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days

The structure was perched on the edge of the North Rim and offered sweeping views

DATE: Jul 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hickenlooper talks bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act

Legislation aims to improve wildfire resilience in the West

DATE: Jul 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three wildfires create smoky skies across Southwest Colorado

Conditions likely to linger through the weekend, meteorologists say

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters stop 3-acre blaze near Marvel

Grinder throwing sparks suspected of starting fire

DATE: Jul 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red Mountain Pass reopens after Snow Shed Fire

Highway 550 closed for 24 hours over wildfire safety concerns

DATE: Jun 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfires continue to grow in New Mexico

Dry conditions fuel spread of blazes in western New Mexico

DATE: Jun 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Photos: Family of foxes frolic north of Durango

DATE: Jun 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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