416 Fire

Local News

After die-off, Animas River restocked with fish

Colorado Parks and Wildlife releases 1,500 rainbow trout after 416 Fire floods

December 14, 2018

Local News

Taxpayers pay half the costs when Durango-Silverton train starts fires

Taxpayers shoulder about half of costs for fighting wildfires

December 14, 2018

Six months later, no cause released for 416 Fire

Service declares 54,000-acre blaze is finally out

November 30, 2018

Study: Short-lived economic hit from wildfires

blazes in the region indicate relatively small lasting impact

November 17, 2018

Local News

Artistic tribute to 416 Fire cub donated to Durango Welcome Center

Tourism office gets tribute to 416 Fire cub, to promote fire prevention

November 13, 2018

Local News

416 Fire did not burn at as high intensity as thought

BAER assessment proposes treatment options

November 9, 2018

Which was worse for water quality: Gold King Mine spill or 416 Fire floods?

compared metal loading in both events; results surprised researchers

November 4, 2018

Local News

Forest Service declares 416 Fire ‘controlled,’ 127 days after start of blaze

helped quench lingering flames burning within containment lines

October 5, 2018

Local News

Man gets public service for wildfire along Colorado River

The Daily Sentinel reported that Mike “Marlow” Mewborn was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty last month to damaging state parks…

October 2, 2018

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Tipton seeks assistance for landowners, businesses hurt by wildfires

would create new disaster designation

September 28, 2018

Local News

Bear injured during 416 Fire ‘doing really well’

Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans to release young sow in January

September 28, 2018

Local News

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad rolls again

Harper: ‘It has been the toughest summer you can imagine’

September 22, 2018

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Lawyers discuss lawsuit in response to 416 Fire

Investigator, forensic accountant working with law firms

September 21, 2018

Local News

Two of Colorado’s largest trees burn in 416 Fire

Flyover of Hermosa Creek drainage confirms giants were consumed by flames

September 20, 2018

Durango train plans to resume full service Sept. 21

Repairs to tracks damaged by mudslides should be complete this weekend

September 11, 2018

Lawsuit filed by residents, businesses against train for 416 Fire

case represents more than a half dozen plaintiffs

September 11, 2018

Local News

Jail inmates fill sandbags to help prevent flooding below 416 Fire burn area

Trustees earn ‘good time’ while property owners benefit from service

September 11, 2018

Local News

Fish count finds a severely depleted Animas River

Colorado Parks and Wildlife conducts survey for first time since 416 Fire runoff events

September 4, 2018

Small Business Administration offers loans to businesses hit by 416 Fire

Deadline to apply is May 24, 2019

August 27, 2018

Local News

Durango Diaries announces Season 2 speakers and story lineup

episode will feature 416 Fire firefighters

August 27, 2018

Local News

Trails damaged by 416 Fire won’t open until next summer

must assess flood, erosion and tree danger in burn area

August 15, 2018

‘We freak out every time a raindrop falls’

Residents look for answers to debris flows, which could last years

August 14, 2018

Gulliford's travels

Lessons of the 416 Fire show how our approach to wildfires has evolved

416 Fire shows how our approach to wildfires has evolved

August 11, 2018

A musical prelude from out of the 416 Fire’s ashes

Thomas brings together music and photography to commemorate firefighters

August 9, 2018