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Photo: Rain on the Elkhorn Fire

A light rain falls on the Elkhorn Fire on Friday north of Durango. The rain was not enough to change…

July 31, 2025

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Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

The remains of a log home that caught fire Saturday and spread to the wildland, starting the Elkhorn Fire on…

July 27, 2025

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52 homes evacuated, more on alert from Elkhorn and Rim Road fires

Evacuees directed to Escalante Middle School shelter

July 27, 2025

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Ute 63 Fire at 8% containment as of Saturday afternoon

focused on preventing spread toward Colorado Highway 140

July 20, 2025

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Firefighters stop 3-acre blaze near Marvel

Grinder throwing sparks suspected of starting fire

July 11, 2025

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Stage 1 fire restrictions issued for much of Southwest Colorado

Agencies urge residents, visitors to refrain from certain activities

July 1, 2025

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Pagosa Springs police investigating alleged arson

caused damage to Archuleta County clerk’s, assessor’s offices

June 25, 2025

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No dice for Durango fireworks: Blaze too likely, officials say

calls off Independence Day show amid windy, dry conditions

June 21, 2025

Regional News

Work underway to put out mining fire that’s burned for more than 20 years

Contractors use excavation equipment to extinguish a site where a coal mine waste fire has smoldered for more than two…

June 6, 2025

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Fire destroys house south of Durango

U.S. Highway 550 closed for more than five hours

May 19, 2025

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Investigation finds no foul play in Cortez restaurant fire

Employees were reportedly on a break when blaze ignited

May 8, 2025

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‘I lost an entire career after being assaulted’

$125,000, Los Pinos Fire Protection District settles wrongful termination lawsuit with firefighter

April 28, 2025

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Fire at Gustavo’s Mexican Restaurant in Cortez is under investigation

one injured in blaze that shut down traffic on Main Street

April 18, 2025

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La Plata County urges residents to register for emergency notifications before wildfire drill

of evacuation alert system set for Monday during annual exercise

April 14, 2025

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Fire mitigation work near Forest Lakes will begin next month

removal at Grassy Mountain will protect 1,200 homes near Bayfield

March 20, 2025

Regional News

American Airlines plane catches fire at DIA

12 people sent to area hospitals with minor injuries

March 14, 2025

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After L.A., demand for wildfire risk assessments surge

La Plata County homeowners take steps to defend homes from wildfires

March 10, 2025

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Will the Fix our Forests Act fix our forests? The right way?

Rep. Jeff Hurd backs legislation to fast-track fire mitigation efforts while cutting opportunity for public input

February 25, 2025

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Federal employees sound alarm as firings take place in Southwest Colorado

Juan National Forest employees were fired Thursday; those who remain say downsizing jeopardizes recreation and elevates wildfire risk

February 15, 2025

Community

Home burns down near Mancos on Wednesday

people or animals were injured

January 31, 2025

Community

Alert: Fire equipment activity near Mancos Hill on U.S. Highway 160

Activity attributed to a structure fire

January 29, 2025

Local News

Local fire departments send aid to Los Angeles as fires continue to devastate the area

from the Los Pinos, Upper Pine and Cortez fire districts arrived in Pacific Palisades on Jan. 12

January 19, 2025

Regional News

Colorado firefighters arriving to help with ‘apocalyptic’ California fires

The Palisades Fire ravages a neighborhood amid high winds in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7,…

January 10, 2025

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Ore House owners hope to reopen in 2025

Asbestos and city code compliance makes setting official date difficult

January 1, 2025