Los Pinos Fire Protection District

Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

Durango Fire Protection District

Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

Heavy rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners

October 9, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — 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

First responders come together to support one another

September 11, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County fire restrictions to be lifted Friday

Durango Fire Protection District

La Plata County fire restrictions to be lifted Friday

Decision comes after return of monsoonal rain

September 4, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

A sign of the times: La Plata County residents thank firefighters for saving homes

A sign of the times: La Plata County residents thank firefighters for saving homes

172 Fire might be smaller than others, ‘but it was big to us’

August 19, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Blue Ridge Fire 90% contained after rapid start, fast firefighter response

Durango Fire Protection District

Blue Ridge Fire 90% contained after rapid start, fast firefighter response

Homes were put on evacuation, pre-evacuation notice in Forest Lakes subdivision Friday

August 16, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Fast-growing Blue Ridge Fire breaks out south of Vallecito

Durango Fire Protection District

Fast-growing Blue Ridge Fire breaks out south of Vallecito

Forest Lakes subdivision placed on evacuation, pre-evacuation notices

August 15, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer