Wildfire

Durango Fire Protection District

2 fires extinguished at Purple Cliffs homeless camp

residents have makeshift fireplaces inside living structures

January 12, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

Colorado lawmakers ask Trump for wildfire disaster declaration

Federal assistance would help Colorado recover from record-setting season

December 24, 2020 • John Purcell

Animal

How did the warm fall impact the natural world?

Weather affects river levels, animal behavior, bird migrations, plant life

December 22, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Construction and property

Aspen Wall Wood fire continues to burn and smoke

at sawmill started in decades-old waste pile

December 21, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga

Camping

Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail

visitation has led to significant impacts on the landscape, Forest Service says

December 3, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

416 Fire

Trial accusing Durango railroad of starting 416 Fire to take place in Denver

D&SNG attorneys pushed to have hearings held locally

November 15, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Drought

Tough to be a tree: Southwest Colorado’s forests are stressed

Drought, wildfire, bark beetles pose collective long-term threat

November 5, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Engineer Fire now 100% controlled

is anticipated to be doused by end of the day

November 2, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Engineer Mountain

Small fire starts south of Engineer Mountain

unlikely for quarter-acre wildfire

October 31, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River

Fire mitigation, invasive species removal to begin along banks of Animas River

won’t be finished until early next year

October 31, 2020 • Seth Marvin-Vanderryn

Emergency incident

How rescue workers saved 28 hikers in two hours near Silverton

A behind-the-scenes look at quick response during the Ice Fire

October 30, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Drought

Winter storm knocks out wildfire west of Silverton

Popular Ice Lakes trail ‘heavily damaged,’ closed indefinitely

October 26, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Snow expected: 16 inches up high, 5 inches in Durango

should end threat from the Ice Fire burning west of Silverton

October 25, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Ice Fire west of Silverton 45% contained

The view of the Ice Fire from Wilson Mesa near Telluride on Monday.Courtesy of Christine Mandley Weather forecasts call for…

October 24, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Snow expected this weekend across Southwest Colorado

Juan Mountains could receive up to 12 inches by Tuesday

October 23, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Ice Fire reaches 30% containment, despite high winds

west of Silverton remains under investigation

October 23, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Ice Fire west of Silverton grows to 508 acres, 15% contained

‘We’re in a much better position tonight than we were 24 hours ago’

October 21, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Wildfire burning west of Silverton grows to 320 acres

20 hikers trapped and evacuated above fire

October 19, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Colorado

Evacuations remain in place for north-central Colorado fire

The CalWood Fire started around noon Saturday near the Cal-Wood Education Center, which is about 17 miles from downtown Boulder.…

October 18, 2020 • The Associated Press

Local News

Fire starts deep in Weminuche Wilderness

scorched about 38 acres as of Thursday

October 15, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Needles Fire at Purgatory Resort north of Durango 100% contained

of blaze remains under investigation

October 12, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Needles Fire near Purgatory Resort’s Lift 2 at 80% containment

Firefighters, aided by helicopters, work to complete fire lines on Sunday

October 11, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Needles Fire near Purgatory Resort 65% contained

Response interrupted Friday by unapproved drone

October 10, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Fire near Purgatory Resort listed at 6 acres

Firefighters report limited growth Thursday

October 8, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer