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Firefighters use burnouts to outsmart 416 Fire

Blaze grows to 22,130 acres; more homes on pre-evacuation; public lands to close

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Reader photos: Monday, June 11

Readers share photos from the 416 Fire. If you have a photo, please email claws@bcimedia.com

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Reader photos: Monday, June 11

Readers share photos from the 416 Fire. If you have a photo, please email claws@bcimedia.com

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Air quality in Durango measures at ‘hazardous’ levels

Time outside should be limited, even when skies aren’t hazy

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Assistance center set up for those affected by 416 Fire

Agencies will be available at fairgrounds Tuesday

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

How to help with the 416 Fire

Here are the latest ways, as of June 11, you can help people working on the 416 Fire and evacuees. Monetary donations Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado is accepting ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango considers closing trails, open spaces to recreation

Extreme fire danger has area land agencies taking similar action

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service to close San Juan National Forest for first time ever

Closure needed to prevent human-caused fires, officials say

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burro Fire grows to 1,400 acres; forest closing to recreation

The Burro Fire northeast of Dolores started in the Bear Creek drainage on Friday and has rapidly grown to 1,400 acres. The main fire is burning in steep spruce-fir timber 5 miles ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Backfires, fire lines and structure protection rule the day on 416 Fire

Blaze has grown to more than 22,130 acres; more pre-evacuations ordered Monday

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service plans to close San Juan National Forest to most entry

The San Juan National Forest plans to close the forest to most entry this week to protect natural resources and public safety because of the fire danger. The closure order is expe...

DATE: Jun 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Weather makes fighting 416 Fire tough

High winds on ridges pushed blaze into drainages

DATE: Jun 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local 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.