Evacuations lifted in Hermosa area; residents, businesses can return

officials hold community meetings today; storm cools 416 Fire, but it’s not out

Big rain allows Burro Fire teams to prepare for new week

‘They are doing what firefighters do ... cleaning up gear and enjoying the break’

‘It’s the perfect kind of rain’

evacuations lifted; U.S. Highway 550 to reopen, without restrictions

Thanks, Bud. Tropical storm brings steady rainfall to 416 Fire

Forecasters predict up to 0.8 inches of moisture through Sunday, surpassing June average

Photos: Riding into battle

Weekend storms pose flood threat below 416 Fire burn areas

Ash-covered ground won’t hold moisture, sending torrents of water and debris downstream

Initiatives created for relief from 416, Burro fires

Several efforts were announced to help the community

Gov. Hickenlooper pledges help to Durango and Silverton in wake of 416 Fire

Congressmen join governor to do some public relations

Despite rumors, no reports of looting in evacuated areas of 416 Fire

Plata County Sheriff’s Office says homes remain safe

Durango train faces tough questions going forward

Railroad will study options to further reduce fire danger in drought years

8 homes in Moab burn as wildfires menace the West

along Wyoming-Colorado border doubles in size

When wildfires rage, where do animals go?

Wildlife and fire experts say critters can fend for themselves

Initial evacuees go home, but more placed on pre-evacuation

416 Fire – now at 27,420 acres – expected to burn well into July

Durango recreation economy feels heat from smoke, land closures

Mountain bike trails are closed, air too smoky to run

Some evacuees go home; firefighters focus on 416’s southwest side

‘Happy to get back. We were tired of living out of suitcases’

Durango considers closing trails, open spaces to recreation

Extreme fire danger has area land agencies taking similar action

State and federal elected officials to visit Durango on Friday

grows to 23,378 acres; Highway 550 remains closed Tuesday

Firefighters use burnouts to outsmart 416 Fire

grows to 22,130 acres; more homes on pre-evacuation; public lands to close

Forest Service to close San Juan National Forest for first time ever

Closure needed to prevent human-caused fires, officials say

Rain could arrive in SW Colorado this weekend; monsoons, not

The sun rises through smoky skies Monday morning. The 416 Fire continues to burn north of Durango, but the National…

Firefighters once again hold back 416 Fire from Hermosa homes

has grown to more than 22,130 acres as of Monday morning

Weather makes fighting 416 Fire tough

winds on ridges pushed blaze into drainages

416 Fire nearly doubles in size; 675 more residences ordered to evacuate

Highway 550 closed due to fire activity

‘It’s going to get worse before it gets better’

fire conditions expected to persist; 220 more homes evacuated Saturday