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Progress made on 4 blazes burning in Southwest Colorado

Progress made on 4 blazes burning in Southwest Colorado

lines strengthened around East Canyon Fire

Forest Service stops unauthorized road building northeast of Durango

Forest Service stops unauthorized road building northeast of Durango

Property owner told to go through proper channels or reclaim area

Fire agencies increase response to small fire north of Pagosa

Fire agencies increase response to small fire north of Pagosa

Agencies maintain progress on three other regional fires

100 cords of firewood provided to Navajos and Hopis

100 cords of firewood provided to Navajos and Hopis

Navajos and Hopis receive wood needed for cooking, heat

Illegal campfires plague San Juan National Forest

Illegal campfires plague San Juan National Forest

Service says issue critical given high wildfire conditions

San Juan National Forest opens some camps before Memorial Day weekend

San Juan National Forest opens some camps before Memorial Day weekend

restrictions remain in place for recreation

On top of extreme drought, firefighters face new challenge: COVID-19

On top of extreme drought, firefighters face new challenge: COVID-19

will pandemic affect firefighting efforts in Southwest Colorado?

La Plata County enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions

La Plata County enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions

falls in line with other land management agencies in region

Millions spent to control runoff from 416 Fire burn area

Millions spent to control runoff from 416 Fire burn area

private property project almost complete, focus turns to Hermosa watershed

84 Fire is fully contained, officials say

84 Fire is fully contained, officials say

posed threat to homes northeast of Durango

Wildfire started by someone cutting pipe; firefighters call it a ‘simple mistake’

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Wildfire started by someone cutting pipe; firefighters call it a ‘simple mistake’

northeast of Durango about 50% contained

Wildfire northeast of Durango is 70% contained; pre-evacuation notices lifted

Wildfire northeast of Durango is 70% contained; pre-evacuation notices lifted

was started Tuesday by someone cutting pipe with a circular saw

Evacuation orders lifted; firefighting operations to resume Wednesday

Evacuation orders lifted; firefighting operations to resume Wednesday

races up ridge toward two subdivisions northeast of Durango

Low-risk fire burning northeast of Bayfield

Low-risk fire burning northeast of Bayfield

Residents will see smoke, helicopter response

Honey House Distillery whips up hand sanitizer for first responders

Honey House Distillery whips up hand sanitizer for first responders

Lewis College, UPS help get it done

Colorado fire chiefs call for six-month ban on open fires

Colorado fire chiefs call for six-month ban on open fires

Measure would include campfires, ag burns

Mancos trails project in the works

Mancos trails project in the works

Service awaits response for Chicken Creek, Owen Basin

J. Paul Brown to reduce sheep herd amid disease concerns for bighorns

J. Paul Brown to reduce sheep herd amid disease concerns for bighorns

buys out one of Ignacio rancher’s high-risk grazing allotments

Citing health order, San Juan County sheriff says he can close backcountry

Citing health order, San Juan County sheriff says he can close backcountry

Agencies agree Sheriff Bruce Conrad has authority to shut down areas

Durango garden club beautifies burn scar to celebrate 80th anniversary

Durango garden club beautifies burn scar to celebrate 80th anniversary

Donation will result in 400 tree seedlings in area of 416 Fire

Public fears billionaire’s influence in land swap near Pagosa Springs

Public fears billionaire’s influence in land swap near Pagosa Springs

3,000 sign letter saying Forest Service should not go through with proposed exchange

February 19, 2020

Beetle infestation slows in Southwest Colorado, but only for lack of trees

Beetle infestation slows in Southwest Colorado, but only for lack of trees

2019 survey shows 5,000 newly damaged acres in San Juan Mountains

January 30, 2020

Southwest Colorado firefighters head to Australia to help

Southwest Colorado firefighters head to Australia to help

Country asks for help battling historic wildfires

January 15, 2020

Forest restoration project could bolster timber industry

Forest restoration project could bolster timber industry

Creative solutions sought for small, damaged trees in Southwest Colorado

January 10, 2020

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