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Fire mitigation, invasive species removal to begin along banks of Animas River

Crews won’t be finished until early next year

DATE: Oct 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

How rescue workers saved 28 hikers in two hours near Silverton

A behind-the-scenes look at quick response during the Ice Fire

DATE: Oct 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Winter storm knocks out wildfire west of Silverton

Popular Ice Lakes trail ‘heavily damaged,’ closed indefinitely

DATE: Oct 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow expected: 16 inches up high, 5 inches in Durango

Storm should end threat from the Ice Fire burning west of Silverton

DATE: Oct 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ice Fire west of Silverton 45% contained

The Ice Fire west of Silverton experienced no growth from Friday to Saturday, holding steady at nearly 600 acres and reaching 45% containment. Weather forecasts call for dry and b...

DATE: Oct 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow expected this weekend across Southwest Colorado

San Juan Mountains could receive up to 12 inches by Tuesday

DATE: Oct 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ice Fire reaches 30% containment, despite high winds

Blaze west of Silverton remains under investigation

DATE: Oct 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ice Fire west of Silverton grows to 508 acres, 15% contained

‘We’re in a much better position tonight than we were 24 hours ago’

DATE: Oct 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire burning west of Silverton grows to 320 acres

About 20 hikers trapped and evacuated above fire

DATE: Oct 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Evacuations remain in place for north-central Colorado fire

BOULDER – Nearly 3,000 people were forced to flee from a fast-moving fire in north-central Colorado and authorities believe some buildings were lost. The CalWood Fire started arou...

DATE: Oct 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fire starts deep in Weminuche Wilderness

Blaze scorched about 38 acres as of Thursday

DATE: Oct 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Needles Fire at Purgatory Resort north of Durango 100% contained

Cause of blaze remains under investigation

DATE: Oct 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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.