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Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District

Fort Lewis Mesa fire chief resigns after three months

Fort Lewis Mesa fire chief resigns after three months

Gibbons cites ‘significant family matter’

Leadership strife concerns Fort Lewis Mesa Fire residents

Leadership strife concerns Fort Lewis Mesa Fire residents

board, staff departures and public disputes fuel worries

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

More turnover hits Fort Lewis Mesa fire district

More turnover hits Fort Lewis Mesa fire district

president resigns amid rising tensions

December 8, 2025

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

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

responders come together to support one another

September 11, 2025

Firefighters stop 3-acre blaze near Marvel

Firefighters stop 3-acre blaze near Marvel

Grinder throwing sparks suspected of starting fire

Three new members appointed to Fort Lewis Mesa fire board

Three new members appointed to Fort Lewis Mesa fire board

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

Mass resignations follow Fort Lewis Mesa fire board elections

Mass resignations follow Fort Lewis Mesa fire board elections

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

Voters opt for change in Fort Lewis Mesa fire board election

Voters opt for change in Fort Lewis Mesa fire board election

chair unseated; three newcomers vow to raise standards

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

Fort Lewis Mesa volunteer firefighters carry on family legacy

Fort Lewis Mesa volunteer firefighters carry on family legacy

Twenty-eight volunteers serve 2,093 residences with no pay, odd hours and big red trucks

Local governments and land agencies upgrade fire restrictions

Local governments and land agencies upgrade fire restrictions

2 bans campfires in San Juan National Forest, among other activities

La Plata County 911 dispatch center in need of more employees

La Plata County 911 dispatch center in need of more employees

dispatchers, one supervisor monitor emergency calls on most days

Emergency fire authority granted to Durango city manager

Emergency fire authority granted to Durango city manager

Ordinance reflects increasing fire danger in the area

La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned

La Plata County joins other land agencies in implementing fire restrictions earlier than planned

1 precautions effective Thursday morning

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions

Fire restrictions lifted in unincorporated La Plata County

Fire restrictions lifted in unincorporated La Plata County

Campfires, open burning and other previously restricted activities are now allowed

Local fire districts honor Sept. 11 fallen firefighters with stair climb

Local fire districts honor Sept. 11 fallen firefighters with stair climb

responders complete five laps on steps leading to Fort Lewis College

September 11, 2020

Dry conditions prime for wildfires in southwestern La Plata County

Dry conditions prime for wildfires in southwestern La Plata County

A small fire burned about an acre near Kline

February 28, 2020

Single-family home burns in La Plata Canyon

Single-family home burns in La Plata Canyon

injuries reported; structure left uninhabitable

January 22, 2020

Marvel family loses home, belongings in house fire

Marvel family loses home, belongings in house fire

chief says it appears fire started by wood stove

December 3, 2018

Fort Lewis Mesa fire receives tax increase, freedom from state amendment

Fort Lewis Mesa fire receives tax increase, freedom from state amendment

results show measures passing by two-to-one margin

November 6, 2018

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire seeks stable revenue with two ballot measures

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire seeks stable revenue with two ballot measures

Gallagher Amendment has taken toll on district since 1982

October 11, 2018

Firefighters contain wildland fire in western La Plata County

Firefighters contain wildland fire in western La Plata County

grew to about 6 acres

September 15, 2018