Upper Pine River Fire Protection District

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Driver, passenger who died in car crash near Bayfield identified

Parents survived by 5-year-old daughter

May 4, 2026

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Two dead, one hospitalized in car crash east of Bayfield

5-year-old girl transferred to Mercy Hospital after nearly 30 hours in totaled vehicle

May 2, 2026

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Residents, firefighters rethinking water use ahead of wildfire season

Officials stress mitigation as drought strains firefighting resources

April 23, 2026

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Upper Pine fire district breaks ground on station, urgent care clinic

Voter-approved tax initiatives, federal funding help launch Bayfield project

April 15, 2026

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Authorities respond to gunshot victim south of Bayfield

Emergency crews perform life-saving efforts, request Flight for Life

March 26, 2026

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Two men rescued while kayaking on Vallecito Reservoir

man sent to hospital in critical condition with hypothermia

March 16, 2026

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Low snowpack, drought heighten fears of severe wildfire

fire agencies warn region is 'set up for a really bad year'

February 18, 2026

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Bennet sponsors bill to reimburse EMS agencies for at-home treatments

Treating patients at home for non-emergency issues simplifies health care, saves money

February 5, 2026

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Couple killed in Bayfield-area house fire identified

and Terry Fitzgerald lived off grid and were beloved in La Plata County

January 1, 2026

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Two found dead in house fire east of Bayfield

Elderly couple became entrapped in their home when fire ignited

December 31, 2025

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Upper Pine Fire receives federal grant for Vallecito flood recovery

to $5 million will support remediation efforts; property owners must pay a percentage

December 29, 2025

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Voters approve 1% sales tax increase for Upper Pine fire

Measure cruises to victory with 57% of vote total in La Plata County

November 5, 2025

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Woman billed $9,000 for Forest Lakes fire costs

Investigators know origin of blaze but can’t confirm who sparked it

October 28, 2025

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‘It’s going to be weeks until this place resembles what it used to’

responders work to get evacuees back home, urge extreme caution to returning residents in Vallecito

October 14, 2025

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Vallecito evacuation orders remain in place Sunday

'We may need to find somewhere to stay tonight,’ evacuee says

October 12, 2025

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Upper Pine fire seeks sales tax increase on November ballot

1% bump would help with costs, paying firefighters livable wage

October 10, 2025

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Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners

October 9, 2025

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Boater rescued from Lemon Reservoir after inflatable kayak sinks

Hypothermia and disorientation can occur quickly in cold water

October 2, 2025

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Produce grown at Bayfield farm goes to Upper Pine firefighters

chief says healthy meals keep his staff safe on the job

September 25, 2025

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Pound Fire east of Lemon Reservoir fully contained

Verde Drive pre-evacuation notices lifted

September 19, 2025

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

responders come together to support one another

September 11, 2025

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La Plata County fire restrictions to be lifted Friday

Decision comes after return of monsoonal rain

September 4, 2025

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Upper Pine River Fire Protection District to request sales tax increase on November ballot

Funding hike will help pay firefighters, ensure better services

September 2, 2025

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Blue Ridge Fire a symptom of larger problem

Unpermitted structures, illegal campfires and lax enforcement blamed for heightened wildfire risks in Forest Lakes subdivision

August 25, 2025