Wildfire

New Mexico-Colorado line wildfire grows to 100 acres

New Mexico-Colorado line wildfire grows to 100 acres

dry conditions a high risk for fast-growing fires

July 4, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Navajo Nation fire grows to 10,694 acres, health advisory issued

Navajo Nation fire grows to 10,694 acres, health advisory issued

expected to impact region north and east of blaze

July 2, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Wood Springs Two Fire grows to more than 5,000 acres

Wood Springs Two Fire grows to more than 5,000 acres

winds Tuesday benefit firefighters

July 1, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Fire on Navajo Nation goes from 300 to 3,000 acres in one day

Fire on Navajo Nation goes from 300 to 3,000 acres in one day

sends smoke into Southwest Colorado, creating hazy skies

June 30, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Firefighters strengthen perimeter of Mesa Verde’s Morefield Fire

Firefighters strengthen perimeter of Mesa Verde’s Morefield Fire

and ground crews hold fire to 46 acres

June 29, 2020 • The Journal

Update: Yellow Jacket Fire reaches 395 acres; fire in monument at 155 acres

Update: Yellow Jacket Fire reaches 395 acres; fire in monument at 155 acres

fire expands to 155 acres in Canyons of Ancients

June 29, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga

Sand Creek Fire tested by Saturday storms

Sand Creek Fire tested by Saturday storms

other fires are being fought in Montezuma County

June 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Update: Mesa Verde fire grows to 46 acres

Update: Mesa Verde fire grows to 46 acres

support assigned to Morefield Fire

June 28, 2020 • The Journal

Fire north of Durango now 95% contained

Fire north of Durango now 95% contained

broke out Thursday afternoon near Shalona Lake

June 26, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Aggressive attack underway for new fire north of Durango

Aggressive attack underway for new fire north of Durango

‘505 Fire’ burning about ¼-acre near Shalona Lake

June 25, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Navajo Nation adapts to fight wildfires during pandemic

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Navajo Nation adapts to fight wildfires during pandemic

new protocols in place, crews hitting fires hard and keeping them small

June 25, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

East Canyon Fire is 98% contained, authorities say

East Canyon Fire is 98% contained, authorities say

wind picks up, firefighters monitor ash scatter for new starts

June 24, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Progress made on 4 blazes burning in Southwest Colorado

Progress made on 4 blazes burning in Southwest Colorado

lines strengthened around East Canyon Fire

June 23, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Short-haul operations a specialty of Mesa Verde Helitack

Short-haul operations a specialty of Mesa Verde Helitack

Technique rescues Black Canyon climber; available for fire personnel transport

June 22, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga

East Canyon Fire more than 79% contained

East Canyon Fire more than 79% contained

Shooter Fire fully contained

June 21, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

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

June 20, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Fire crews reach 75% containment on Six Shooter Fire south of Durango

Fire crews reach 75% containment on Six Shooter Fire south of Durango

Canyon Fire grows to 2,900 acres, now 21% contained

June 19, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Favorable conditions aid firefighters on East Canyon, Six Shooter fires

Durango Fire Protection District

Favorable conditions aid firefighters on East Canyon, Six Shooter fires

Evacuated residents return home near Montezuma-La Plata County line

June 18, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

East Canyon Fire at 2,764 acres after ‘generally quiet’ day

East Canyon Fire at 2,764 acres after ‘generally quiet’ day

Firefighters concerned about blaze spreading south

June 18, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Wolfwood Refuge starts evacuation process with wildfire nearby

Wolfwood Refuge starts evacuation process with wildfire nearby

55 animals needed to be prepped for relocation

June 18, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Firefighters keep Six Shooter Fire near Bondad at bay

Firefighters keep Six Shooter Fire near Bondad at bay

crews reach 25% containment, spokeswoman says

June 18, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Loading Pen Fire still active northeast of Dolores

Loading Pen Fire still active northeast of Dolores

gain control lines in steep terrain

June 18, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga

Bear injured in East Canyon Fire is rescued

Bear injured in East Canyon Fire is rescued

Wildlife officials say young bear had severe burns on its paws

June 17, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

New fire breaks out near Bondad, south of Durango

New fire breaks out near Bondad, south of Durango

official says Six Shooter Fire has burned 75 acres and is growing

June 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter