Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District

Fort Lewis Mesa fire chief resigns after three months

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District

Fort Lewis Mesa fire chief resigns after three months

Gibbons cites ‘significant family matter’

March 24, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Leadership strife concerns Fort Lewis Mesa Fire residents

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District

Leadership strife concerns Fort Lewis Mesa Fire residents

board, staff departures and public disputes fuel worries

March 6, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Concerns raised over resume of new Fort Lewis Mesa fire chief

Concerns raised over resume of new Fort Lewis Mesa fire chief

Efforts to verify job history, other credentials prove difficult

January 19, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

More turnover hits Fort Lewis Mesa fire district

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District

More turnover hits Fort Lewis Mesa fire district

president resigns amid rising tensions

December 9, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity

Durango Fire Protection District

Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity

responders come together to support one another

September 11, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Firefighters stop 3-acre blaze near Marvel

Firefighters stop 3-acre blaze near Marvel

Grinder throwing sparks suspected of starting fire

July 11, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Three new members appointed to Fort Lewis Mesa fire board

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District

Three new members appointed to Fort Lewis Mesa fire board

Aas, Brandon Brown and Ryan Preator sworn in at Tuesday’s meeting

June 19, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Mass resignations follow Fort Lewis Mesa fire board elections

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District

Mass resignations follow Fort Lewis Mesa fire board elections

District declares a ‘state of emergency’ after chief, captain and experienced board members quit

June 16, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Voters opt for change in Fort Lewis Mesa fire board election

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District

Voters opt for change in Fort Lewis Mesa fire board election

chair unseated; three newcomers vow to raise standards

May 8, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District has six candidates seeking three open seats

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District has six candidates seeking three open seats

the candidates event to be held Sunday at Breen Community Building

April 22, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer