NO IMAGE Regional News Wildfire outside Denver forces evacuation of homes The fire located in the Deer Creek Canyon Park area started about 4:45 p.m. Thursday. It has burned about 20… August 16, 2019 • The Associated Press
Local News Upper Pine uses drone to save time, money monitoring wildfire was reported Thursday night on Ludwig Mountain, near Forest Lakes August 2, 2019 • Herald Staff Report
Frontpage Lead Firefighters burn thousands of acres this year to reduce future wildfire risk Service aims for 20,000 acres of controlled burning annually August 2, 2019 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter
Bayfield Firefighters allow lightning-caused fire to grow southeast of Bayfield is expected to burn for two or three weeks August 2, 2019 • Herald Staff Report
Headlines Heavy smoke may be visible with 441 Fire ‘burnout’ operations Lightning-caused wildfire burning north of Durango July 18, 2019 • Herald Staff Report
Local News Fire on Missionary Ridge allowed to burn for fire management purposes Service says blaze will help prevent future wildfires July 17, 2019 • Herald Staff Report
416 Fire What’s next for D&SNG in $25 million federal lawsuit? could take years to settle or go to trial, experts say July 6, 2019 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Fire Firefighters fuel Doe Canyon Fire lightning-sparked wildfire grew to at least 675 acres by Friday evening June 29, 2019 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter
Durango Fire Protection District Fire danger rears its head, with red flag warning issued for Southwest Colorado Wind, low humidity and dry vegetation cause concern June 20, 2019 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Dolores Boggy Draw prescribed burn wraps up north of Dolores Conditions allow crews to finish a day early June 10, 2019 • Jim Mimiaga
416 Fire La Plata County revisits fire restriction policies in wake of 416 Fire Officials want objective, science-based criteria for implementing rules May 18, 2019 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Electricity production and distribution La Plata Electric Association: Trees near power lines pose wildfire risk Previous policy required creating minimum clearance March 29, 2019 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter
416 Fire Taxpayers pay half the costs when Durango-Silverton train starts fires Service responded to about 20 fires in two decades costing $1.2 million December 12, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Craft beer Ska Brewing Co. joins effort to aid Camp Fire victims Resilience IPA will be available Dec. 15 December 12, 2018 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter
Cortez Journal Dolores, Towaoc residents face heightened risk of wildfire Mitigation needed for private land; Dolores building firebreak December 5, 2018 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer
Construction and property Dolores residents, businesses get wildfire analysis assessments conducted on 500 homes, businesses November 27, 2018 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer
NO IMAGE Regional News Heat, drought drove 2018 fires in northwestern Colorado Colt Mortenson with the Bureau of Land Management tells the Craig Daily Press that more than 200 blazes charred 169… November 12, 2018 • The Associated Press
416 Fire 416 Fire did not burn at as high intensity as thought BAER assessment proposes treatment options November 9, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Cortez BLM to use less disruptive method for wild horse roundups trapping is the tactic preferred by public September 17, 2018 • Jim Mimiaga
Local News Bull Draw Fire grows 400 acres; more robust team takes command At 7 a.m. Sunday, fire management officers from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests upgraded the Bull Draw… September 17, 2018 • The Journal
Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District Firefighters contain wildland fire in western La Plata County grew to about 6 acres September 15, 2018 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
NO IMAGE Regional News Fire near Steamboat Springs flares up in hot, dry conditions Routt National Forest Service spokesman Aaron Voos told the Steamboat Pilot & Today that the fire in the Routt National… September 13, 2018 • Associated Press
Burro Fire San Juan National Forest lifts most closures near Burro Fire Loop, Gold Run trails remain closed August 17, 2018 • The Journal