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Colorado’s 3rd largest recorded wildfire continues to spread

DENVER – Winds fueled a northern Colorado wildfire that emergency officials said has damaged structures and moved beyond barriers established by firefighters to slow the fire’s spread. ...

DATE: Sep 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘It’s a fantastic view of it all’; fire tower turns 50

42-foot-tall lookout serves as home, early detection system for wildfire activity

DATE: Sep 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire turned out to be a healthy burn for the forest, new studies find

Satellite imagery, ground surveys show robust regrowth of vegetation

DATE: Aug 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Bear rescued in East Canyon Fire released back into the wild

CPW believes animal is well-equipped to survive

DATE: Aug 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis taps Colorado National Guard to help with wildfires

DENVER – Gov. Jared Polis activated the Colorado National Guard on Friday to help with several wildfires burning across the state. The governor’s office said a Black Hawk helicopt...

DATE: Aug 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wildfire smoke from across the West flowing into Southwest Colorado

Low air quality increases risk of COVID-19

DATE: Aug 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters battle small lightning-caused fire near Rockwood, north of Durango

Additional blazes expected in next day or two on federal lands

DATE: Aug 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County lifts all fire restrictions

Move follows lead of other agencies

DATE: Aug 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Helicopter, firefighters battle small fire in Animas Valley

Lightning sparks blaze north of Durango

DATE: Aug 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Arkansas Loop Fire in Bondad at 12 acres

Fire lines established around blaze

DATE: Aug 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire grows to 9 acres south of Durango

Response includes ground crews, air support

DATE: Aug 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burn restrictions remain in San Juan County, N.M.

Fire agencies cite drought conditions

DATE: Jul 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

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.