Bear burned in East Canyon Fire to be released in coming weeks Wildlife officials say bruin is gaining weight, close to having bandages removed July 6, 2020
Cox Canyon fire near New Mexico line at 130 acres burning in remote location north of Aztec is considered contained July 5, 2020
New Mexico-Colorado line wildfire grows to 100 acres dry conditions a high risk for fast-growing fires July 4, 2020
Navajo Nation fire grows to 10,694 acres, health advisory issued expected to impact region north and east of blaze July 2, 2020
Firefighters contain Mesa Verde’s Morefield Fire and ground crews hold fire to 47 acres June 30, 2020
Update: Yellow Jacket Fire reaches 395 acres; containment is 50% Fire in Canyons of Ancients is 100% contained June 30, 2020
Fire on Navajo Nation goes from 300 to 3,000 acres in one day sends smoke into Southwest Colorado, creating hazy skies June 30, 2020
East Canyon Fire 100% contained; Sand Creek Fire tested by storms other fires are being fought in Montezuma County June 28, 2020
Navajo Nation adapts to fight wildfires during pandemic new protocols in place, crews hitting fires hard and keeping them small June 25, 2020
Progress made on 4 blazes burning in Southwest Colorado lines strengthened around East Canyon Fire June 23, 2020
Short-haul operations a specialty of Mesa Verde Helitack Technique rescues Black Canyon climber; available for fire personnel transport June 22, 2020
Fire agencies increase response to small fire north of Pagosa Agencies maintain progress on three other regional fires June 20, 2020
Fire crews reach 90% containment on Loading Pen Fire near Dolores crews will remain to put out hot spots June 20, 2020
Free wildfire risk assessments offered Firefighters bulldozed a line on the right side of this house, which helped stopped the 416 Fire from advancing through… June 19, 2020
Evacuation orders lifted for Montezuma and La Plata counties Residents remain under pre-evacuation; Road G.3 still evacuated June 19, 2020
Fire crews reach 60% containment on Six Shooter Fire south of Durango Canyon Fire grows to 2,860 acres; 17% contained June 19, 2020
Favorable conditions aid firefighters on East Canyon, Six Shooter fires Evacuated residents return home near Montezuma-La Plata County line June 18, 2020
Firefighters working on East Canyon Fire’s south side is to keep blaze on south end on top a mesa June 17, 2020
Bear injured in East Canyon Fire is rescued Wildlife officials say young bear had severe burns on its paws June 17, 2020
Six Shooter Fire south of Durango grows to 250 acres crews reach 15% containment, spokeswoman says June 17, 2020
Type 2 team sets up at Montezuma County Fairgrounds Firefighter city begins to emerge to battle East Canyon Fire June 17, 2020
Many evacuees prepared for approaching East Canyon Fire Residents of East Canyon neighborhoods have mitigated fire risk June 17, 2020