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416 Fire

What’s next in 416 Fire burn area? Look to Missionary Ridge

What’s next in 416 Fire burn area? Look to Missionary Ridge

time and patience, forest will return, but it will be different

September 15, 2018

Sales tax collections down in July, but not as much as feared

Sales tax collections down in July, but not as much as feared

Durango businesses bounce back after 416 Fire

September 14, 2018

Lessons from Missionary Ridge Fire apply to 416 burn area

Lessons from Missionary Ridge Fire apply to 416 burn area

Biologist says we must manage ‘for the fire we want’

September 13, 2018

Two of Colorado’s largest trees burn in 416 Fire

Two of Colorado’s largest trees burn in 416 Fire

Flyover of Hermosa Creek drainage confirms giants were consumed by flames

September 13, 2018

Durango train plans to resume full service Sept. 21

Durango train plans to resume full service Sept. 21

Repairs to tracks damaged by mudslides should be complete this weekend

September 11, 2018

Jail inmates fill sandbags to help prevent flooding below 416 Fire burn area

Jail inmates fill sandbags to help prevent flooding below 416 Fire burn area

Trustees earn ‘good time’ while property owners benefit from service

September 11, 2018

Lawsuit filed by residents, businesses against train for 416 Fire

Lawsuit filed by residents, businesses against train for 416 Fire

case represents more than a half dozen plaintiffs

September 10, 2018

Thursday storm causes mild flooding in Animas Valley

Thursday storm causes mild flooding in Animas Valley

hit 416 Fire burn scar

September 6, 2018

Fish count finds a severely depleted Animas River

Fish count finds a severely depleted Animas River

Colorado Parks and Wildlife conducts survey for first time since 416 Fire runoff events

September 4, 2018

La Plata County homeowners get glimpse of federal flood aid program

La Plata County homeowners get glimpse of federal flood aid program

They’d have to pay for 25 percent of mitigation projects

August 30, 2018

Flood damage misses threshold to qualify for FEMA funding

Flood damage misses threshold to qualify for FEMA funding

State, local officials begin exploring alternatives to help fund recovery

August 29, 2018

Small Business Administration offers loans to businesses hit by 416 Fire

Small Business Administration offers loans to businesses hit by 416 Fire

Deadline to apply is May 24, 2019

August 27, 2018

Durango Diaries announces Season 2 speakers and story lineup

Durango Diaries announces Season 2 speakers and story lineup

episode will feature 416 Fire firefighters

August 27, 2018

State, federal officials assess flood damage in La Plata County

State, federal officials assess flood damage in La Plata County

Gov. Hickenlooper will make decision today whether to request aid from FEMA

August 24, 2018

Some roads, trails around 416 Fire start to open

Some roads, trails around 416 Fire start to open

Closure area will shrink Friday, Forest Service says

August 20, 2018

Trails damaged by 416 Fire won’t open until next summer

Trails damaged by 416 Fire won’t open until next summer

must assess flood, erosion and tree danger in burn area

August 15, 2018

‘We freak out every time a raindrop falls’

‘We freak out every time a raindrop falls’

Residents look for answers to debris flows, which could last years

August 14, 2018

Flood insurance option open to those affected by 416 Fire

Flood insurance option open to those affected by 416 Fire

Homeowners in burn scar eligible for special consideration under federal program

August 12, 2018

Flash-flood warning in effect for La Plata County

Flash-flood warning in effect for La Plata County

Advisory lasts until 7:15 p.m. Friday

August 10, 2018

A musical prelude from out of the 416 Fire’s ashes

A musical prelude from out of the 416 Fire’s ashes

Thomas brings together music and photography to commemorate firefighters

Battered in recent years, the Animas has bounced back before

Battered in recent years, the Animas has bounced back before

Despite ash flows and mine waste, the river is resilient

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad bolsters fleet for dry years

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad bolsters fleet for dry years

says train will never shut down again because of fire danger

Mudslides close U.S. Highway 550 briefly north of Durango

Mudslides close U.S. Highway 550 briefly north of Durango

rains on 416 Fire burn area trigger flooding

416 Fire declared 100 percent contained; interior still smolders

416 Fire declared 100 percent contained; interior still smolders

‘Season-ending event’ needed to extinguish every hot spot in burn area