Wildfire - The Durango Herald

Emergency alerts draw complaints in fast-moving wildfires

SANTA ROSA, Calif. – The story is repeated again and again: The dead of night, no warning, then panic after realizing the smoke and flames were approaching. Fleeing residents from...

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Killer wildfires continue to menace California’s wine country

24 dead and hundreds missing

DATE: Oct 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Winds whip new terror into deadly California wildfires

SONOMA, Calif. – Fueled by the return of strong winds, the wildfires tearing through California wine country exploded in size and number Wednesday as authorities ordered new evacuations and ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Smoke, ash from wildfires blanket California cities

SAN FRANCISCO – Millions of Californians on Tuesday saw their lawns covered in ash and air filled with smoke as firefighters battled ferocious wildfires in the northern and southern parts of...

DATE: Oct 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

California wine country fire death toll hits 10

SONOMA, Calif. – Officials say at least seven more people have died in fast-moving wildfires in California wine country, bringing the total number of fatalities to 10. The Sonoma ...

DATE: Oct 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Prescribed burn planned for Lone Mesa

Fire will thin forest, improve habitat

DATE: Oct 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire north of McPhee Reservoir contained, Forest Service says

Crews from 3 districts responded to Hoppe Point Fire

DATE: Sep 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service spends record $2B battling forest fires

WASHINGTON – The Forest Service has spent more than $2 billion battling forest fires around the country – a new record as wildfires blacken the American West in one of the nation’s worst fir...

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Erratic winds spread small lightning-caused fire in Colorado

The Associated Press MAYBELL – A lightning-caused wildfire in northwestern Colorado is threatening some structures as erratic winds push the flames in multiple directions. ...

DATE: Sep 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The U.S. West had a snowy winter, so why the fiery summer?

Hot weather hastened snowmelt

DATE: Sep 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Crews monitoring small fire on Missionary Ridge

Smoke visible from highway

DATE: Sep 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crews using burnout operations on Draw Fire

Small blaze is near Dolores

DATE: Sep 8, 2017 | 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.