Wildfire - The Durango Herald

Fire retardant used on wildfires evolves to ease environmental impact

Chemicals in slurry have come a long way, Forest Service says

DATE: Jul 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Containment crews stay ahead of creeping Burro Fire

Crews optimistic about potential for rain

DATE: Jul 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Build three zones to guard your home against fire

Editor’s note: This is the second of three columns about fire-wise homes.During the fires of 2002, I spent a day in Durango, at the site of the Missionary Ridge Fire, and as emotionally ...

DATE: Jul 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Living

Containment crews stay ahead of creeping Burro Fire

Forecasters optimistic about potential for rain

DATE: Jul 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire now 45 percent contained

Increased presence of thunderstorms has diminished fire activity

DATE: Jul 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire destroys over 100 Colorado homes ahead of holiday

DENVER – A growing wildfire destroyed more than 100 homes in the Colorado mountains, while other blazes across the parched U.S. West kept hundreds of other homes under evacuation orders Tues...

DATE: Jul 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wildfires explode in West, U.S. toll hits 4,200 square miles

Toll sinks in as Spring Creek Fire burns more than 100 homes near La Veta, Colorado

DATE: Jul 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burned bear cub gains international attention, seen as symbol of hope

Readers suggest naming bear Cinderella, Ember, Hope and Bernadette

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storms to create erratic conditions on 416 Fire

Resources shifted to Purgatory Resort area

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burro Fire advances as winds shift; scattered rains possible

Chance for scattered rain, lightning

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will Fourth of July revelers heed warnings about fire danger?

Local agencies ramping up messaging to prevent problems

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will Fourth of July revelers heed warnings about fire danger?

Local agencies ramping up messaging to prevent problems

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times 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