Wildfire

Durango Air Tanker Base prepares for busy year

Wildfire season arrives early in Southwest Colorado

May 2, 2018

Southwest Colorado in ‘Stage 1’ fire restrictions

Fire restrictions were enacted Tuesday across much of Southwest Colorado.Associated Press file As of Tuesday, all lands in La Plata…

May 1, 2018

Local News

Wildfires cause hazy skies in Southwest Colorado

blow smoke from Arizona and New Mexico

April 30, 2018

Local News

Red flag warning issued Sunday in Southwest Colorado

restrictions are expected to be put in place throughout week

April 29, 2018

Local News

Residents urged to practice fire safety during dry conditions

Patrol announces ‘zero tolerance’ for reckless behaviors

April 26, 2018

Local News

Newly elected mayor, board members take office

enacts fire ban, considers applications for town attorney

April 25, 2018

Local News

Fire blows out of control on County Road 526

Tuesday’s blaze burned about 20 acres on County Road 526, said Deputy Chief Roy Vreeland of the Upper Pine River…

April 24, 2018

Regional News

Colorado wildfire that destroyed 23 homes was human-caused

El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder said he thinks the blaze could have been started by a discarded cigarette or…

April 22, 2018

Southwest Life

Dry winter, spring winds deliver high-risk fire conditions to Southwest Colorado

A dry winter and strong spring winds combine to create a high risk for wildfires in Southwest Colorado.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald…

April 21, 2018

Local News

Cortez Fire Protection District approves purchase of bunker gear

also discusses election polling place move

April 19, 2018

Regional News

Colorado could be in for worst fire season since ’12, ’13

An abnormally dry winter left the statewide snowpack 68 percent of average, with conditions in the northern mountains better than…

April 13, 2018

Local News

LPEA adopts safety measures to help prevent wildfire

Windy, dry conditions are a concern

April 13, 2018

Local News

Unsettled weather heading to Southwest Colorado

firefighting agencies issue ‘no burn’ days

April 12, 2018

Local News

Red flag warning issued for Montezuma, La Plata counties

Weather conditions ideal for fires to spread

April 10, 2018

Local News

Brush fire forces family’s evacuation near Towaoc

U.S. 160 closed for a few hours on Saturday afternoon

April 7, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County enacts fire ban after Towaoc blaze

U.S. Highway 160 shut down to traffic during blaze

April 7, 2018

Local News

Prescribed burns planned near Pagosa Springs

A prescribed burn of about 400 acres is planned for the Turkey Springs and Brockover Mesa areas northwest of Pagosa…

April 5, 2018

Local News

Red flag warning issued for La Plata County, Southwest Colorado

Dry, windy conditions increase fire danger

April 2, 2018

Local News

FireWise plans fundraiser after dry winter, budget cut

Philip and Linda Walters live in the Elk Springs neighborhood, which was threatened by the Weber Fire. Thanks to defensible…

April 1, 2018

Local News

BLM plans prescribed burns on Dolores Rim

smoke east of Dove Creek

March 30, 2018

Nation & World

Congress seeks wildfire prevention bill ahead of new burning season

burned 9.6 million acres in 2017, costing $2.9 billion

March 21, 2018

Local News

Railroad nationally recognized for fire mitigation

National award given to promote effective practices in community

March 10, 2018

Local News

Firefighters respond to small brush fire, highlighting dry conditions

moisture has done little to reduce fire danger

March 7, 2018

Local News

Homeless camp west of Durango may stay in place this summer

Plata County Sheriff’s Office will mitigate fire danger, address neighborhood concerns

March 5, 2018