Local News In the West, an unkind budget cut for overgrown forests of funding makes strange bedfellows in U.S. Congress August 26, 2013
Local News All West Fork Fire-related closures are lifted some areas may still be dangerous August 25, 2013
Local News Lessons in the debris Front Range fires show the benefits, limits of forest thinning August 25, 2013
Local News Mandated statewide fire code proves controversial But local governments and homebuilders are fighting the effort. Hickenlooper created a task force on wildfire and insurance issues at… August 25, 2013
Local News Can’t see the forest for the homes wildfire comes to town, home values trump forest values August 24, 2013
Local News Firefighters see changing climate Wildland firefighters usually cite three main reasons for the recent increase in large, costly fires. In addition to the buildup… August 24, 2013
Local News Losing the war on wildfire National attitude toward fire creates indefensible space August 24, 2013
Local News Rangers tread tricky path when deciding to let fires burn But it’s not always a simple choice between two options. Often, the crew that first responds to a lightning strike… August 24, 2013
Local News U.S. Forest Service bans exploding targets fires in Rocky Mountains blamed on devices August 4, 2013
Local News Tipton’s healthy-forest bill makes it through House panel Democratic foes predict measure’s doom in Senate July 30, 2013
Local News Fire restrictions to be removed “It’s wet enough that fire danger has decreased,” Forest Service public affairs specialist Ann Bond said Monday. Connie Clementson, the… July 29, 2013
Local News Feds pledge alliance on fire risks Agencies to cooperate on forest thinning and habitat restoration July 19, 2013
Local News Fires trigger disaster-loan eligibility Fork Complex opens door to small-business help in S.W. Colo. July 17, 2013
Local News D&SNG to honor fallen Ariz. firefighters vows to raise funds for victims’ families July 9, 2013
Local News Cat Fire contained in Archuleta County More good news came from the West Fork Complex, three fires burning near Wolf Creek Pass in both the San… July 9, 2013
Local News Cat Fire in Archuleta County 40 percent contained Fork Complex fires had quiet day July 7, 2013
Regional News For some firefighters, it’s just in their blood 19 fallen Ariz. hot shots to be honored today July 7, 2013
Local News Crew works to contain 20-acre Cat Fire in Archuleta County No structures were threatened by the Cat Fire on Sunday evening, said Pam Wilson, fire information officer with the Durango… July 7, 2013
Regional News Painstaking care, honor for 19 fallen firefighters Prescott in silence for men who died in prime of life July 6, 2013