Wildfire

Durango Fire Protection District

Wildfire breaks out near Purgatory Resort

2 air tankers, more than 20 firefighters begin initial attack

October 7, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Statewide fire ban expires, but still no campfires in Southwest Colorado

U.S. Forest Service remains in Stage 1 restrictions

October 7, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

What’s going on with hazy skies in Southwest Colorado?

department says smoke, Weather Service says clouds

October 2, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Regional News

Colorado’s 3rd largest recorded wildfire continues to spread

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office said structure damage was reported Sunday in the state’s third largest recorded wildfire. The fire…

September 28, 2020 • The Associated Press

Cortez

‘It’s a fantastic view of it all’; fire tower turns 50

42-foot-tall lookout serves as home, early detection system for wildfire activity

September 23, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga

416 Fire

416 Fire turned out to be a healthy burn for the forest, new studies find

Satellite imagery, ground surveys show robust regrowth of vegetation

August 27, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Animal

Bear rescued in East Canyon Fire released back into the wild

believes animal is well-equipped to survive

August 25, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

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Regional News

Polis taps Colorado National Guard to help with wildfires

The governor’s office said a Black Hawk helicopter crew is on standby at the Guard’s high-altitude training site in Gypsum…

August 22, 2020 • The Associated Press

Local News

Wildfire smoke from across the West flowing into Southwest Colorado

air quality increases risk of COVID-19

August 20, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Local News

Firefighters battle small lightning-caused fire near Rockwood, north of Durango

Additional blazes expected in next day or two on federal lands

August 18, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Durango Fire Protection District

La Plata County lifts all fire restrictions

follows lead of other agencies

August 4, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Helicopter, firefighters battle small fire in Animas Valley

Lightning sparks blaze north of Durango

August 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Local News

Arkansas Loop Fire in Bondad at 12 acres

lines established around blaze

August 2, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Wildfire grows to 9 acres south of Durango

Response includes ground crews, air support

August 2, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Drought

Burn restrictions remain in San Juan County, N.M.

agencies cite drought conditions

July 28, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Cortez

Coal seam fire near Dolores extinguished; second one discovered

Service excavated, doused hot spots with water and foam, then restored land

July 24, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga

416 Fire

Judge denies request by Durango train to resume fire mitigation, bridge repair

Service says railroad must submit work plans

July 15, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

San Juan National Forest fire 100% contained

responded quickly, fire under an acre

July 11, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Navajo Nation

Navajo Nation fire mostly contained at 96%

burned over 12,000 acres in almost two weeks

July 11, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Drought

Will Durango break 100 degrees this weekend?

Powerful heat wave settles over region

July 10, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Drought

Is lightning playing a bigger role in Southwest Colorado wildfires?

Hot, dry and windy conditions set stage for blazes to spread

July 8, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bears

Bear burned in East Canyon Fire to be released in coming weeks

Wildlife officials say bruin is gaining weight, close to having bandages removed

July 6, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Cox Canyon fire near New Mexico line at 130 acres

burning in remote location north of Aztec is considered contained

July 5, 2020 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

New Mexico-Colorado line wildfire grows to 100 acres

dry conditions a high risk for fast-growing fires

July 4, 2020 • Emily Hayes