Wildfire - The Durango Herald

Fires break out in southwestern La Plata County

Smoke visible from Highway 140

DATE: Jun 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Wildfire grows southeast of Mesa Verde as winds shift

Additional Hotshots arriving at fire west of Cortez Municipal Airport

DATE: Jun 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire east of Durango now 100% contained

Vosburg Pike Fire is 67 acres in size

DATE: Jun 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Evacuations lifted for homes near 70-acre wildfire east of Durango

Blaze is 75% contained; cause remains under investigation

DATE: Jun 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man arrested on suspicion of starting multiple fires, including seven Tuesday night

‘I hope they finally caught this guy and it stops,’ says fire chief

DATE: Jun 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire restrictions coming to Southwest Colorado

Open campfires, smoking, fireworks will be banned starting Wednesday

DATE: Jun 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Extremely critical’ fire warning for first time in 15 years as Western Slope drought worsens

About 45% of Colorado, all west of the Continental Divide, now in some state of drought

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington urges residents to refrain from fireworks and other fire sources

San Juan County is in the ‘worst level’ of drought

DATE: Jun 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Before a prescribed burn comes a ton of planning

Layers of analysis and years of study precede ignition

DATE: Jun 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

14 wildfires in Arizona, New Mexico create hazy skies to Southwest Colorado

Largest blaze is listed at 65,825 acres

DATE: Jun 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red flag warning issued for Southwest Colorado

Weather favorable to the spread of wildfire expected for the coming week

DATE: Jun 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chew on this: Goats mow down fire danger in La Plata County neighborhood

Herd eats through dense Gambel oak and ponderosa pine to create defensible space

DATE: Jun 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Photos: Fort Lewis College men’s basketball at home

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s hoops wins home opener

Photos: Durango High School football wins in second round of state playoffs

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s soccer hosts RMAC tournament gameSkyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals

Skyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals

Photos: Bayfield High School volleyball hosts regionalWolverines win on Saturday, move on to state in Denver

Wolverines win on Saturday, move on to state in Denver