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2018: Year of drought, wildfires, political change

a weak winter, low reservoirs, fires troubled community

December 26, 2018

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Dolores sees 2018 leadership changes in town and schools

The year kicked off violently with a murder the night of Jan. 2 in the Haycamp area of San Juan…

December 26, 2018

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Taxpayers pay half the costs when Durango-Silverton train starts fires

Taxpayers shoulder about half of costs for fighting wildfires

December 14, 2018

Using a sandbox and computer program, firefighters predict disasters

Pine simulates wildfires, floods and gas leaks

December 6, 2018

Six months later, no cause released for 416 Fire

Service declares 54,000-acre blaze is finally out

November 30, 2018

Study: Short-lived economic hit from wildfires

blazes in the region indicate relatively small lasting impact

November 17, 2018

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416 Fire did not burn at as high intensity as thought

BAER assessment proposes treatment options

November 9, 2018

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Gardner, Bennet seek more funding for wildfire suppression

Letters sent to committee cite need for air tankers, water-scooper fleet

November 6, 2018

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Unauthorized drone usage over wildfires may become a felony

Colorado delegation shows bipartisan support for Sen. Gardner’s legislation

October 16, 2018

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Two wildfires in western Colorado are contained

Draw Fire scorched 36,520 acres northwest of Nucla

October 12, 2018

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Draft bill would provide incentives for fire mitigation

protection districts would work directly with homeowners associations

October 9, 2018

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Forest Service declares 416 Fire ‘controlled,’ 127 days after start of blaze

helped quench lingering flames burning within containment lines

October 5, 2018

FireWise changing name to Wildfire Adapted Partnership

Jean Blaisdell holds an old photo showing the outside of their home, when it was a smaller cabin and trees…

September 28, 2018

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad rolls again

Harper: ‘It has been the toughest summer you can imagine’

September 22, 2018

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It’s official: Monsoons a bust this summer

High-pressure system blocked off moisture all summer

September 19, 2018

Lewis-Arriola fire district asks for tax increase

Revenue needed to counter Gallagher losses, chief says

September 19, 2018

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East Canyon Fire burning 6 miles south of Mancos

Hotshot crew, engines, helicopters fight fire at Montezuma-La Plata county line

September 10, 2018

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Remaining Plateau Fire road and trail closures lifted

19,634-acre fire started July 22

September 5, 2018

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Blaze north of Chimney Rock at 168 acres

The Horse Fire burning 8 miles north of U.S. Highway 160 and Chimney Rock is now burning at 168 acres,…

September 2, 2018

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Horse Fire grows to 90 acres

burning north of Chimney Rock

September 1, 2018

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Study shows health, reaction-time declines in firefighters

Fourteen firefighters have died this year

September 1, 2018

San Juan National Forest to begin hiring for 2019 season

Hundreds of temporary jobs available in five-state area

August 20, 2018

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Plans for prescribed burns put on hold in fire-fatigued Southwest Colorado

Conditions are too dangerous, officials say

August 20, 2018

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Bull Draw Fire slows as weather favors firefighters

Dry, warming trend is expected to give way on Tuesday

August 18, 2018