Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity responders come together to support one another September 11, 2025
Mass resignations follow Fort Lewis Mesa fire board elections District declares a ‘state of emergency’ after chief, captain and experienced board members quit June 16, 2025
La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions April 30, 2022
Local fire districts honor Sept. 11 fallen firefighters with stair climb responders complete five laps on steps leading to Fort Lewis College September 11, 2020
Dry conditions prime for wildfires in southwestern La Plata County A small fire burned about an acre near Kline February 28, 2020
Single-family home burns in La Plata Canyon injuries reported; structure left uninhabitable January 24, 2020
Local News Marvel family loses home, belongings in house fire chief says wood stove appears to have started blaze December 4, 2018
Fort Lewis Mesa fire receives tax increase, freedom from state amendment results show measures passing by two-to-one margin November 7, 2018
Local News Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District asks for property tax increase District voters will vote on two measures August 26, 2018
Fort Lewis College struggles to attract and retain students academic programs, name change considered to stem enrollment decline November 4, 2017
Arizona man bites firefighter on scene of rollover crash Suspect charged with assault, obstructing law enforcement February 26, 2017
Education Fort Lewis College to control Hesperus campus Historic agreement will allow more study, increase income March 15, 2016
