Durango fire crews respond to homeless camp blaze along La Posta Road Firefighters say they were lucky to contain flames to single camp May 12, 2022
La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions April 30, 2022
Fire burns 15 structures, prompts evacuations in Monte Vista, east of Wolf Creek Pass Investigators believe fire was not intentionally set April 20, 2022
Record high calls are stressing Colorado’s EMS, mountain firefighters chiefs struggle to hire firefighters, recruit volunteers because of high cost of living April 12, 2022
Brush fires ignite around Montezuma County Largest was 4-acre uncontrolled burn; others started by welding spark, kids playing with matches, sheriff says April 9, 2022
Mill has until June to clear chip pile; residents get evacuation plans officials working with residents on fire plan April 2, 2022
As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado and warm weather projected this summer March 28, 2022
Firefighters respond to brush fire on Road T north of Cortez spread to hay and chip pile in windy conditions March 22, 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
Man suffers critical injuries in house fire north of Ignacio Sheriff’s Office says victim had mental health crisis, set structure ablaze March 7, 2022
Firefighters save a cat, two dogs; dilapidated house is demolished started Tuesday evening southeast of Bayfield February 24, 2022
House fire, ‘almost fully engulfed,’ reported southeast of Bayfield was reported shortly after 5 p.m. on County Road 523 February 23, 2022
Dolores urges residents to reduce wildfire risk Wildfire Adapted Partnership offers free site assessments to identify hazards; cost-share programs help with mitigation work February 17, 2022
Coal seam fires in Southwest Colorado deemed low risk Funding increases after suspected link to Marshall Fire; two smolder in Montezuma and La Plata February 16, 2022
Dolores mill’s high-impact permit revoked amid fire concerns and county disagree on mitigation requirements and communications January 27, 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
Mancos temporarily allows residents to burn yard waste Mancos Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to temporarily lift the town’s burn ban January 14, 2022
Officials weary of Dolores mill’s fire prevention plan Monthslong grapple continues as Montezuma County Commissioners reject fire mitigation plan; county attorney raises possibility of civil litigation January 13, 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
Conservation partners target 300,000 acres in Southwest Colorado Mountain Restoration Initiative unites wildlife protection with wildfire mitigation December 24, 2021
Fire destroys La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s house dogs successfully escaped blaze north of Ignacio December 1, 2021
Camp trailer heater explodes; nobody injured A kerosene heater in a camp trailer on Road F.2 exploded just before 3 p.m. Wednesday. Pictured here, the Cortez… November 17, 2021
BLM to conduct slash burning in Southwest Colorado Locations include Tres Rios district November 3, 2021
