Wildfire

Local News

Woman billed $9,000 for Forest Lakes fire costs

Investigators know origin of blaze but can’t confirm who sparked it

October 28, 2025

Local News

U.S. Sen. Bennet votes ‘no’ on Hickenlooper’s ‘Fix Our Forests Act’

Environmental bill advances out of Senate committee

October 25, 2025

Business

Western Slope farmers and ranchers still tallying the cost of summer wildfires

Some of Mesa County rancher Janie VanWinkle's U.S. Forest Service grazing lands are only easily accessible by ATV or on…

October 8, 2025

Local News

Prescribed burns outside Bayfield postponed amid federal shutdown

Mitigation work in Columbine Ranger District to be rescheduled

October 2, 2025

Local News

Pound Fire east of Lemon Reservoir fully contained

Verde Drive pre-evacuation notices lifted

September 19, 2025

Local News

Dolores County lifts last preevacuation order; crews finish fire lines

Juan Team 8 moves command center into forest; fire activity slows to a creep

September 2, 2025

Local News

Blue Ridge Fire a symptom of larger problem

Unpermitted structures, illegal campfires and lax enforcement blamed for heightened wildfire risks in Forest Lakes subdivision

August 25, 2025

Local News

Blue Ridge Fire near Forest Lakes subdivision is fully extinguished

Evacuation, pre-evacuation notices lifted for all residents

August 19, 2025

Local News

Temperatures hit 90s in Southwest Colorado, but it’s not a ‘heat wave’

weather expected through week in Cortez, Durango and Pagosa Springs

August 19, 2025

Local News

Crews reinforce lines as hot, dry weather threatens to feed Stoner Mesa Fire

‘Rolling debris may cause uphill runs, torching, and spotting’

August 17, 2025

Local News

Blue Ridge Fire 90% contained after rapid start, fast firefighter response

were put on evacuation, pre-evacuation notice in Forest Lakes subdivision Friday

August 16, 2025

Local News

Fast-growing Blue Ridge Fire breaks out south of Vallecito

Lakes subdivision placed on evacuation, pre-evacuation notices

August 15, 2025

Regional News

Polis declares statewide disaster emergency due to critical fire weather conditions, fires burning across Western Slope

A column of smoke and flames inside the evacuation zone of the Lee Fire along Highway 13 between Meeker and…

August 15, 2025

Regional News

Smoke from fires on Western Slope is producing dangerous air quality across much of the state

of it is coming from the Lee, Elk and Crosho fires

August 15, 2025

Local News

All Oak Fire evacuation orders lifted Wednesday west of Pagosa Springs

homes lost; about 100 firefighters remain on scene

August 14, 2025

Local News

Multiple wildfires burn across Southwest Colorado

outside Rico and Pagosa Springs create smoky conditions and cause evacuations, power outages

August 12, 2025

Local News

As fire burns, Ute Mountain Ute tribe looks out for cultural heritage sites

site may have been affected, says public safety director

August 6, 2025

Community

Update: Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow, cause of fire confirmed

is predicted to be the biggest impact to nearby communities

August 6, 2025

Local News

Fearless: The air tankers that help fight wildfires

Specialized aircraft helped quell initial spread of recent blazes

August 1, 2025

Local News

Elkhorn Fire expected to persist for coming weeks

Residents urged to be patient, trust fire crews to do their job

July 31, 2025

Local News

La Plata County didn’t escape wildfire season: Residents, firefighters recount a busy few days

gain ground on three blazes that sprang to life Saturday

July 30, 2025

Local News

Rim Road Fire 35% contained, crews working to douse hot spots

Firefighters have ‘boxed in’ the blaze, no structures lost

July 28, 2025

Local News

Elkhorn Fire expands to 314 acres

Aircraft to target spot fires in Bear Creek drainage

July 28, 2025

Local News

52 homes evacuated, more on alert from Elkhorn and Rim Road fires

Evacuees directed to Escalante Middle School shelter

July 27, 2025