Charity Montezuma County Fairgrounds ‘a petting zoo’ of Plateau Fire evacuees Animal Shelter also offers refuge for dogs, cats August 10, 2018 • Jim Mimiaga
Regional News Bull Draw Fire north of Nucla grows by 5,000 acres is top priority in Rocky Mountain region August 10, 2018 • The Journal
History in the Herald Plateau Fire grows more than 600 acres makes uphill runs and expands to 10,673 acres August 10, 2018 • Journal Staff Writers
Cortez Plateau Fire hits 10,000 acres after jumping line of defense 2 team takes over firefighting efforts August 10, 2018 • Journal Staff Writers
Local News Fire at Mesa Verde’s far southeast border reaches 185 acres erupts at park’s border August 5, 2018 • The Journal
Local News Two small fires burning on Missionary Ridge Service expects fire to be contained Saturday evening August 4, 2018 • Alex Semadeni
Cortez Journal Wildfires north of Dolores grow to a total of 2,305 acres Plateau, West Guard fires started by lightning July 30, 2018 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer
Cortez Journal A ‘Herculean’ effort saves Colorado ghost town from wildfire Firefighters protect historic depot from Spring Creek Fire July 26, 2018 • NATALIE WEBER
Local News Lightning sparks 3 new fires in San Juan National Forest burning in Pagosa Ranger District July 25, 2018 • Herald Staff Report
416 Fire Study looks at how burning, thinning improve forest health Lewis College professor leads effort near Pagosa Springs July 22, 2018 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter
Cortez Despite rain, Montezuma County keeps fire ban; two fires erupt parts of county too dry, officials say July 22, 2018 • Stephanie Alderton
Burro Fire Post-burn study begins for Burro Fire to public analyzed, including debris flows, hazard trees July 22, 2018 • Jim Mimiaga
Local News Town of Bayfield lifts fire restrictions was enacted on June 11 July 16, 2018 • Times staff report
Cortez Fires near Mancos, Dove Creek die down Hilltop Fire has had little growth July 16, 2018 • Stephanie Alderton
NO IMAGE Regional News Suspects in Colorado wildfire turn selves in to police The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office said 22-year-old Allison Marcus and 23-year-old Richard Miller of El Jebel turned themselves in Sunday.… July 16, 2018 • The Associated Press
Cortez Journal Smoldering Burro Fire reaches 80 percent containment; more rain expected Juan National Forest will lift fire restrictions July 12, 2018 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer
416 Fire Ash blamed for fish kill in Animas River water level likely contributed to die-off July 12, 2018 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter
416 Fire Talk about town: Smokey Bear visits cub burned in 416 Fire Smokey Bear visited a cub burned in the 416 Fire on Tuesday at a rehabilitation center near Del Norte.Courtesy of… July 5, 2018 • Herald Staff
Burro Fire Containment crews stay ahead of creeping Burro Fire Forecasters optimistic about potential for rain July 4, 2018 • The Journal
416 Fire 416 Fire now 45 percent contained Increased presence of thunderstorms has diminished fire activity July 4, 2018 • Alex Semadeni
Regional News Wildfire destroys over 100 Colorado homes ahead of holiday Authorities announced late Monday that a fire near Fort Garland, about 205 miles southwest of Denver, had destroyed 104 homes… July 4, 2018 • Colleen Slevin
416 Fire Wildfires explode in West, U.S. toll hits 4,200 square miles sinks in as Spring Creek Fire burns more than 100 homes near La Veta, Colorado July 4, 2018 • Colleen Slevin
416 Fire Burned bear cub gains international attention, seen as symbol of hope Readers suggest naming bear Cinderella, Ember, Hope and Bernadette July 4, 2018 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter