Wildfire

Local News

Three wildfires ignite across La Plata County, prompting evacuations

Elkhorn Fire north of Durango began as a house fire, spread to wildland

July 26, 2025

Local News

Pre-evacuation warning lifted for residents near Ute 63 Fire in southwest La Plata County

is 530 acres and 34% contained

July 21, 2025

Local News

Ute 63 Fire increased to 550 acres Friday

2 pre-evacuation warning remains in place for Colorado Highway 140 residents

July 18, 2025

Local News

Wildfire in southwest La Plata County prompts pre-evacuation notice

Federal Type 2 team to take command of 542-acre blaze Friday morning

July 17, 2025

Local News

Firefighters working 111-acre fire in remote part of southwest La Plata County

reportedly started by natural causes

July 15, 2025

Regional News

Wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days

structure was perched on the edge of the North Rim and offered sweeping views

July 14, 2025

Local News

Hickenlooper talks bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act

Legislation aims to improve wildfire resilience in the West

July 13, 2025

Local News

Three wildfires create smoky skies across Southwest Colorado

Conditions likely to linger through the weekend, meteorologists say

July 11, 2025

Local News

Firefighters stop 3-acre blaze near Marvel

Grinder throwing sparks suspected of starting fire

July 11, 2025

Local News

Red Mountain Pass reopens after Snow Shed Fire

Highway 550 closed for 24 hours over wildfire safety concerns

June 23, 2025

New Mexico

Wildfires continue to grow in New Mexico

conditions fuel spread of blazes in western New Mexico

June 20, 2025

Local News

Photos: Family of foxes frolic north of Durango

A family of foxes, or a skulk, play outside their den on Friday near Hermosa. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca A family…

June 10, 2025

Local News

Durango fire chief stresses wildfire mitigation amid drought, limited resources

Efforts focus on early action, community awareness and smart planning

May 30, 2025

Local News

Firefighters respond to 1-acre wildfire on Shalona Hill north of Durango

put a line around the blaze, stopping its advance

May 23, 2025

Local News

Montrose County man pleads guilty after dog cremation led to wildfire

Garber was charged in connection with the Bucktail Fire, which burned 7,000 acres

May 21, 2025

Local News

La Plata County prepares for unexpected in annual wildfire drill

is an exercise in asking, and answering, ‘What do we do?’

April 25, 2025

Local News

Colorado wants fire-resistant houses, but La Plata County says enforcement will be costly

Proposed wildfire code could also drive up rural building costs

April 20, 2025

Local News

La Plata County urges residents to register for emergency notifications before wildfire drill

of evacuation alert system set for Monday during annual exercise

April 14, 2025

AP New Mexico

On the heels of a dry winter, firefighters around the U.S. brace for wildfire risks

Four Corners is on the radar for high fire potential given the unfavorable conditions

April 2, 2025

Local News

Fire mitigation work near Forest Lakes will begin next month

removal at Grassy Mountain will protect 1,200 homes near Bayfield

March 20, 2025

Local News

After L.A., demand for wildfire risk assessments surge

La Plata County homeowners take steps to defend homes from wildfires

March 10, 2025

Local News

Tourism, firefighting capability threatened by firings in Southwest Colorado

‘Any reduction … impacts firefighting,’ Forest Service official tells La Plata County

March 3, 2025

Local News

Will the Fix our Forests Act fix our forests? The right way?

Rep. Jeff Hurd backs legislation to fast-track fire mitigation efforts while cutting opportunity for public input

February 25, 2025

Southwest Life

How better water systems can help places like Boulder County survive the next firestorm

utilities are reckoning with the reality that they must build back better

February 21, 2025