Wildfire - The Durango Herald

Photos: Crew in Hesperus ready to respond quickly to wildfires

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

10-acre wildfire reported on Navajo Nation

Fire is 10% contained with rough terrain and limited access

DATE: Jun 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Illegal campfires plague San Juan National Forest

Forest Service says issue critical given high wildfire conditions

DATE: Jun 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rare cutthroat trout, saved in 416 Fire, set to be released back into the wild

Crews mounted rescue mission during wildfire in June 2018

DATE: May 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Heat wave to hit Southwest Colorado on Wednesday

Fire danger, already high, expected to increase

DATE: May 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango restricts fires, smoking ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Order prohibits burning on public or private property in city limits

DATE: May 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Air attack helps tame fire at base of Ute Mountain

Cause of blaze is under investigation

DATE: May 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

On top of extreme drought, firefighters face new challenge: COVID-19

How will pandemic affect firefighting efforts in Southwest Colorado?

DATE: May 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

La Plata County enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions

Move falls in line with other land management agencies in region

DATE: May 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado’s ‘mega-drought’ raises wildfire concerns

Local officials request restrictions to lower threat

DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

84 Fire is fully contained, officials say

Blaze posed threat to homes northeast of Durango

DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire started by someone cutting pipe; firefighters call it a ‘simple mistake’

Blaze northeast of Durango about 50% contained

DATE: May 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times 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.