Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners October 9, 2025
Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity responders come together to support one another September 11, 2025
Blue Ridge Fire 90% contained after rapid start, fast firefighter response were put on evacuation, pre-evacuation notice in Forest Lakes subdivision Friday August 16, 2025
Rim Road Fire 35% contained, crews working to douse hot spots Firefighters have ‘boxed in’ the blaze, no structures lost July 28, 2025
Local fire departments send aid to Los Angeles as fires continue to devastate the area from the Los Pinos, Upper Pine and Cortez fire districts arrived in Pacific Palisades on Jan. 12 January 19, 2025
Fires break out near Navajo Lake at Colorado-New Mexico state line Firefighters are en route to assess the blaze; no reported impact to structures August 5, 2023
Fire department faces discrimination, wrongful termination allegations ‘I was on a path for promotion until I reported assault and domestic violence and then I was fired' April 24, 2023
Los Pinos firefighter charged in assault of colleague Defendant and victim continue to work at the department January 5, 2023
Fire crews continue fighting Bear Dance Fire on Saturday Firefighters manage to keep blaze from growing beyond 89 acres June 4, 2022
La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions April 30, 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
Fire destroys La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s house dogs successfully escaped blaze north of Ignacio December 1, 2021
Slash pile catches fire near Durango-La Plata County Airport Pinos Fire Protection District says cause unknown July 5, 2021
Evacuations lifted for homes near 70-acre wildfire east of Durango is 75% contained; cause remains under investigation June 16, 2021
Man arrested on suspicion of starting multiple fires, including seven Tuesday night ‘I hope they finally caught this guy and it stops,’ says fire chief June 16, 2021
La Plata County fire districts explore virtual reality tests whether new technology improves skills April 20, 2021
Los Pinos hires former Durango captain to start volunteer program in need of assistance September 18, 2019
Red flag fire warning issued for Southwest Colorado Wind, low humidity and dry vegetation cause concern June 20, 2019
Local News Petitions being circulated to recall Los Pinos Fire board members upset with firing of deputy chief, among other concerns December 21, 2018
Local News Dog dies in house fire southeast of Durango of blaze remains under investigation October 18, 2018
