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140 homes evacuated, apartment dwellers on pre-evac status

Firefighters battling wildland fire near County Road 207

DATE: Jun 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County, BLM enact fire restrictions

Officials ask campers to be careful this weekend

DATE: Jun 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning-caused fire in San Juan National Forest grows to 5 acres

Officials allow blaze to ‘play its natural role’

DATE: Jun 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Matches found near where Folsom Park fire started

Teens seen leaving area, fire investigators say

DATE: Jun 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Authorities say Colorado fires might have been purposely set

REDVALE, Colo. — Authorities say a series of wildfires that broke out along the border of Colorado’s Montrose and San Miguel counties might have been set on purpose. The San Migu...

DATE: Jun 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Fire danger increases in Southwest Colorado

Red flag warning issued Thursday; Arizona, Utah wildfires cause hazy skies

DATE: Jun 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Red spiral marks day of solstice at Fort Lewis College

Hazy skies a result of New Mexico wildfire

DATE: Jun 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Leaping into water tanks to escape Portugal’s deadly fires

NODEIRINHO, Portugal – Survivors emerged Monday with stories of leaping into water tanks and other dramatic escapes from the forest fires scorching central Portugal, and authorities came und...

DATE: Jun 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Fire crews in New Mexico brace for hot, dry weather

Smoke blanketed much of the Jemez Mountains on Friday as firefighters battled a blaze that forced evacuations and the closure of a highway through one of northern New Mexico’s popular mounta...

DATE: Jun 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico fire prompts evacuation of as many as 200

Firefighters faced hot, dry conditions as they tried to get a handle on a blaze that grew out of control Thursday, prompting evacuations in one of New Mexico’s popular mountain getaways and ...

DATE: Jun 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Red-flag warning issued for La Plata County on Friday, Saturday

Hot and dry conditions expected

DATE: Jun 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Small wildfire west of Durango quickly contained

A small wildfire possibly caused by lightning Wednesday afternoon quickly died down and was being tended by a hand crew. A thin plume of smoke was visible near Overend Park, west...

DATE: Jun 7, 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.