Wildfire

Cabin fire and wildfires erupt north of Dolores

Cabin fire and wildfires erupt north of Dolores

suspected of arson in cabin fire; four wildfires contained

May 22, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Three controlled burns escape in La Plata County

Durango Fire Protection District

Three controlled burns escape in La Plata County

Durango Fire Protection District says conditions are different than in previous years

May 10, 2021 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Boggy Draw prescribed burn resumes after rain delay

Boggy Draw prescribed burn resumes after rain delay

may be visible from Dolores, Mancos and Cortez

May 9, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

Fire starts on County Road 250 on Friday night

Fire starts on County Road 250 on Friday night

nearing containment, had burned about 4 acres as of Saturday morning

May 8, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

Brush fire erupts south of Cortez

Brush fire erupts south of Cortez

spurs pre-evacuations, cuts off power

May 7, 2021 • Anthony Nicotera — Journal staff writer

Prescribed fires in Dolores, Pagosa planned to begin next week

Prescribed fires in Dolores, Pagosa planned to begin next week

may be visible during burns to reduce wildfire danger

April 26, 2021 • DelSheree Gladden

Is that smoke in the skies above Durango?

Is that smoke in the skies above Durango?

Flag Warnings issued for Southwest Colorado

April 24, 2021 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Sen. Bennet aims to create jobs through wildfire prevention legislation

Sen. Bennet aims to create jobs through wildfire prevention legislation

Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act would bring work to rural areas

April 21, 2021 • Grace George

Red flag warning in effect today in Southwest Colorado

Red flag warning in effect today in Southwest Colorado

Durango Fire Protection District cancels open burn permits

April 19, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

Sens. Bennet, Romney reintroduce wildfire cleanup bill

Sens. Bennet, Romney reintroduce wildfire cleanup bill

Act seeks to remove red tape around restoration, rehabilitation efforts

April 18, 2021 • Grace George

Volunteers plant trees in the 416 Fire burn area

Volunteers plant trees in the 416 Fire burn area

Planting part of larger environmental restoration effort

April 17, 2021 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Fire burned private property, not Oxbow Park, fire district says

Durango Fire Protection District

Fire burned private property, not Oxbow Park, fire district says

Officials re-evaluated land boundaries on 2-acre burn

April 16, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Red flag warning in effect for Southwest Colorado

Red flag warning in effect for Southwest Colorado

Dry, windy weather favorable to wildfires expected all week in Four Corners

April 11, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

Homeless man cited for starting fire at Oxbow Park & Preserve

Durango Fire Protection District

Homeless man cited for starting fire at Oxbow Park & Preserve

marshal says many cottonwood trees were damaged and will have to come down

April 9, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Water supply, wildfire concerns loom over spring, summer

Water supply, wildfire concerns loom over spring, summer

Prolonged drought did not loosen its grip over the winter

April 9, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Federal agency predicts significant fire risk for Southwest Colorado

Federal agency predicts significant fire risk for Southwest Colorado

Drought, low soil moisture and below-average snowpack raise concern

April 7, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga

Firefighters contain brush fire in Oxbow Park & Preserve

Firefighters contain brush fire in Oxbow Park & Preserve

about 1½ acres in size

April 2, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

Forester who planted 2 million trees uproots for next adventure

Forester who planted 2 million trees uproots for next adventure

Gretchen Fitzgerald spent years restoring forests in Southwest Colorado

March 29, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango, La Plata County look to new funding model for fire mitigation

Durango City Council

Durango, La Plata County look to new funding model for fire mitigation

approach could tackle large-scale projects

March 26, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

How will Durango City Council candidates address the environment?

Alternative energy

How will Durango City Council candidates address the environment?

Water, wildfire mitigation, recycling among top priorities

March 20, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango zeros in on 10 areas for fire mitigation

Durango zeros in on 10 areas for fire mitigation

Community meeting planned for March 31

March 13, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Hickenlooper and Bennet seek assistance for wildfire recovery

Hickenlooper and Bennet seek assistance for wildfire recovery

Colorado’s senators urge USDA secretary to support restoration efforts in the West

March 12, 2021 • Grace George

Durango receives federal support for fire mitigation

Durango receives federal support for fire mitigation

will support work in high-risk areas

February 20, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango identifies 6 miles around city limits for fire mitigation

Durango Fire Protection District

Durango identifies 6 miles around city limits for fire mitigation

Two-year effort aims to eliminate overgrowth near populated areas

January 30, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer