416 Fire

Local News

Purgatory Resort’s insurance company sues D&SNG for 416 Fire losses

Lawsuit arrives just before statute of limitations for claims expires

June 3, 2020

Local News

Judge throws out D&SNG’s attempt to escape 416 Fire lawsuit

U.S. government seeking $25 million for firefighting costs

June 2, 2020

Southwest Life

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

mounted rescue mission during wildfire in June 2018

May 28, 2020

Local News

Millions spent to control runoff from 416 Fire burn area

private property project almost complete, focus turns to Hermosa watershed

May 8, 2020

Local News

Durango railroad purchases four diesel locomotives

Engines pose less fire danger than coal-burning counterparts

April 15, 2020

Local News

Durango garden club beautifies burn scar to celebrate 80th anniversary

Donation will result in 400 tree seedlings in area of 416 Fire

March 9, 2020

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416 Fire damage inspires new legislation to better protect homeowners

Flooding and mudslides threaten homes long after flames are doused

January 26, 2020

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Southwest Colorado firefighters head to Australia to help

Country asks for help battling historic wildfires

January 15, 2020

Local News

Judge’s recommendation: Lawsuit against D&SNG for 416 Fire costs should proceed

Railroad wants government’s claim for $25M to fight blaze thrown out

December 30, 2019

Southwest Life

Year of renewal: Hermosa Creek watershed shows signs of recovery after 416 Fire

health, water quality and recreation on the mend

October 3, 2019

Local News

Court records: D&SNG started nearly 50 fires leading up to 416 Fire

Federal trial expected to last eight to 10 days

September 25, 2019

Local News

Animas River suffered 80% die-off after 416 Fire ash flows

shows aquatic population severely depleted through Durango

September 21, 2019

Food

Farmers Market: Tilted Earth Farm recovering from 416 aftermath

Farmers now practice regenerative agriculture on Florida Mesa

September 11, 2019

Local News

D&SNG says 416 Fire lawsuit should be thrown out

Railroad: Government has no standing to seek firefighting costs

September 10, 2019

Local News

Residents douse fire in north Durango after D&SNG train passed by

conditions in recent weeks raise risk of wildfire

August 20, 2019

Local News

$7 million being spent to protect homes from 416 Fire flooding

Engineers survey about 120 properties and recommend remediation

August 14, 2019

Local News

Nonprofits rally for restoration in Hermosa

of volunteers and staff took to Hermosa Creek Trail to kill weeds, plant seeds

August 10, 2019

Local News

Photo: Rain turns Hermosa Creek black

Hermosa Creek filled with mud and debris from the 416 Fire burn scar Friday after rain fell in the area.…

August 9, 2019

Local News

Volunteers sought to help repair trails, burn scar north of Durango

Nonprofits to hold ‘Hermosa Resilience’ event Saturday

August 7, 2019

Local News

Bridge damaged in 416 Fire to be removed

Service will use helicopter to lift structure

August 5, 2019

Local News

Nonprofits help mitigate spread of weeds around 416 Fire burn area

wake of disaster, invasive plants take root

July 25, 2019

Local News

Increased chance of flooding below 416 Fire burn scar until Saturday

National Weather Service says if storms form, they could produce heavy rain

July 24, 2019

Local News

Strong thunderstorm headed for 416 Fire burn scar

National Weather Service warns of potential flooding

July 11, 2019

Local News

What’s next for D&SNG in $25 million federal lawsuit?

could take years to settle or go to trial, experts say

July 6, 2019