Forest Service reestablishes Hermosa Creek Trail after 2022 mudslides Quarter mile of single-track had to be rerouted after slides October 3, 2024
Railroad sues insurance over 416 fire coverage fire and subsequent mudslides one incident or two? That’s the $25 million question June 20, 2023
Can we replace fire with mechanical thinning in Southwest Colorado? ecologists argue prescribed burns are necessary even as they have caused blazes this spring June 4, 2022
Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk May 18, 2022
La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions April 30, 2022
D&SNG to settle civil lawsuit filed by local landowners, businesses Details have yet to be released as sides finalize agreement March 22, 2022
Durango railroad agrees to pay $20 million for 416 Fire damages D&SNG also must make ‘substantial’ operational changes over the next 10 years March 21, 2022
Trial seeking damages from Durango railroad for 416 Fire pushed back than 30 property owners and businesses accuse D&SNG of disregarding known risk January 25, 2022
Documentary focuses on biologists’ effort to save San Juan cutthroat trout after 416 Fire ‘The Fish & the Flame’ shows government agencies working with private land owners to save fish January 9, 2022
Trial set for May in federal lawsuit accusing Durango railroad of starting 416 Fire to determine if D&SNG and its parent company are on the hook for millions in firefighting costs January 3, 2022
Trial accusing Durango railroad of starting 416 Fire to take place in Denver D&SNG attorneys pushed to have hearings held locally November 13, 2020
416 Fire turned out to be a healthy burn for the forest, new studies find Satellite imagery, ground surveys show robust regrowth of vegetation August 28, 2020
Incoming storm raises concern about flooding in Southwest Colorado National Weather Service says up to an inch of rain could fall in area June 5, 2020
Purgatory Resort’s insurance company sues D&SNG for 416 Fire losses Lawsuit arrives just before statute of limitations for claims expires June 3, 2020
Judge throws out D&SNG’s attempt to escape 416 Fire lawsuit U.S. government seeking $25 million for firefighting costs June 2, 2020
Rare cutthroat trout, saved in 416 Fire, set to be released back into the wild mounted rescue mission during wildfire in 2018 June 1, 2020
Durango railroad purchases four diesel locomotives Engines pose less fire danger than coal-burning counterparts April 16, 2020
416 Fire damage inspires new legislation to better protect homeowners Flooding and mudslides threaten homes long after flames are doused January 24, 2020
Southwest Colorado firefighters head to Australia Country asks for help battling historic wildfires January 15, 2020
Judge’s recommendation: Lawsuit against D&SNG for 416 Fire costs should proceed Railroad wants federal claim for $25M to fight blaze thrown out December 31, 2019
Court records: D&SNG started nearly 50 fires leading up to 416 Fire Federal trial expected to last eight to 10 days September 25, 2019
Animas River suffered 80% die-off after 416 Fire ash flows shows aquatic population severely depleted through Durango September 22, 2019
D&SNG says 416 Fire lawsuit should be thrown out Railroad claims there is no precedent for recovering firefighting costs September 10, 2019
Residents douse fire in north Durango after D&SNG train passed by conditions in recent weeks raise risk of wildfire August 20, 2019
