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Los Pinos Fire Protection District

Ute Pass Fire northeast of Durango is 80% contained

Ute Pass Fire northeast of Durango is 80% contained

Pre-evacuation alert lifted for residents of the Ute Pass subdivision

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

Man suffers critical injuries in house fire north of Ignacio

Man suffers critical injuries in house fire north of Ignacio

Sheriff’s Office says victim had mental health crisis, set structure ablaze

Fire destroys La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s house

Fire destroys La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s house

dogs successfully escaped blaze north of Ignacio

December 1, 2021

Slash pile catches fire near Durango-La Plata County Airport

Slash pile catches fire near Durango-La Plata County Airport

Pinos Fire Protection District says cause unknown

Evacuations lifted for homes near 70-acre wildfire east of Durango

Evacuations lifted for homes near 70-acre wildfire east of Durango

is 75% contained; cause remains under investigation

Man arrested on suspicion of starting multiple fires, including seven Tuesday night

Man arrested on suspicion of starting multiple fires, including seven Tuesday night

‘I hope they finally caught this guy and it stops,’ says fire chief

Los Pinos ramping up volunteer firefighting program

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Los Pinos ramping up volunteer firefighting program

levy increase allows fire district to expand services

La Plata County fire districts explore virtual reality

La Plata County fire districts explore virtual reality

tests whether new technology improves skills

Ignacio vaccinates 514 at COVID-19 clinic

Ignacio vaccinates 514 at COVID-19 clinic

Southwest Colorado boasts one of highest immunization rates in the state

February 18, 2021

Ignacio community COVID-19 vaccination clinic launches Saturday

Ignacio community COVID-19 vaccination clinic launches Saturday

Online, phone appointment registration open

February 10, 2021

Fire damages house in Arboles

Fire damages house in Arboles

Structure livable after firefighters help occupant seal building

January 17, 2021

Three La Plata County residents recognized for lifesaving acts

Three La Plata County residents recognized for lifesaving acts

performs CPR at gym; firefighters rescue man from sewage tank

November 14, 2020

Voters say ‘yes’ to Los Pinos Fire tax increase

Voters say ‘yes’ to Los Pinos Fire tax increase

Revenue to pay for EMS, volunteer program and equipment purchases

November 4, 2020

Man rescued from septic tank at wastewater treatment plant near Ignacio

Man rescued from septic tank at wastewater treatment plant near Ignacio

50-year-old required transport to Mercy Regional Medical Center

October 13, 2020

Female firefighters vouch for Los Pinos: ‘We’re three really lucky people’

Female firefighters vouch for Los Pinos: ‘We’re three really lucky people’

A lawsuit filed last year raises questions about culture at department

October 8, 2020

Former employee sues Los Pinos Fire in Ignacio for discrimination

Former employee sues Los Pinos Fire in Ignacio for discrimination

to be tried in federal court

September 11, 2020

Los Pinos fire district renews effort for tax increase

Los Pinos fire district renews effort for tax increase

ballot measure was canceled because of pandemic

August 15, 2020

Wildfire grows to 9 acres south of Durango

Wildfire grows to 9 acres south of Durango

Response includes ground crews, air support

Los Pinos postpones May vote to increase mill levy

Los Pinos postpones May vote to increase mill levy

Board: COVID-19 response requires district’s attention, puts tax in doubt

Los Pinos fire chief signs disaster declaration in response to COVID-19

Los Pinos fire chief signs disaster declaration in response to COVID-19

Staffing numbers and financial strain are primary concerns

Los Pinos Fire places a tax increase measure on May 5 ballot

Los Pinos Fire places a tax increase measure on May 5 ballot

District faces troubling financial outlook

Los Pinos Fire solicits feedback on possible tax increase

Los Pinos Fire solicits feedback on possible tax increase

must boost mill levy or accept fewer services

January 15, 2020

New Year’s fire near Oxford destroys home

New Year’s fire near Oxford destroys home

injuries reported; cause of fire is undetermined

January 3, 2020