Multiple wildfires burn across Southwest Colorado outside Rico and Pagosa Springs create smoky conditions and cause evacuations, power outages August 12, 2025
Emergencies loom in Montezuma County. Here’s how to stay informed County Emergency Manager spoke with The Journal about being in the loop when danger strikes August 8, 2025
As fire burns, Ute Mountain Ute tribe looks out for cultural heritage sites site may have been affected, says public safety director August 6, 2025
Update: Stoner Mesa Fire continues to grow, cause of fire confirmed is predicted to be the biggest impact to nearby communities August 6, 2025
Fearless: The air tankers that help fight wildfires Specialized aircraft helped quell initial spread of recent blazes August 1, 2025
Elkhorn Fire expected to persist for coming weeks Residents urged to be patient, trust fire crews to do their job July 31, 2025
Rim Road Fire 35% contained, crews working to douse hot spots Firefighters have ‘boxed in’ the blaze, no structures lost July 28, 2025
52 homes evacuated, more on alert from Elkhorn and Rim Road fires Evacuees directed to Escalante Middle School shelter July 28, 2025
Three wildfires ignite across La Plata County, prompting evacuations Elkhorn Fire north of Durango began as a house fire, spread to wildland July 26, 2025
Pre-evacuation warning lifted for residents near Ute 63 Fire in southwest La Plata County is 530 acres and 34% contained July 21, 2025
Wildfire in southwest La Plata County prompts pre-evacuation notice Federal Type 2 team to take command of 542-acre blaze Friday morning July 17, 2025
Firefighters working 111-acre fire in remote part of southwest La Plata County reportedly started by natural causes July 15, 2025
Wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days structure was perched on the edge of the North Rim and offered sweeping views July 14, 2025
Hickenlooper talks bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act Legislation aims to improve wildfire resilience in the West July 13, 2025
Three wildfires create smoky skies across Southwest Colorado Conditions likely to linger through the weekend, meteorologists say July 11, 2025
Red Mountain Pass reopens after Snow Shed Fire Highway 550 closed for 24 hours over wildfire safety concerns June 23, 2025
Photos: Family of foxes frolic north of Durango A family of foxes, or a skulk, play outside their den on Friday near Hermosa. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca A family… June 10, 2025
Durango fire chief stresses wildfire mitigation amid drought, limited resources Efforts focus on early action, community awareness and smart planning May 30, 2025
Wildfire damages Civil War-area historical site near Ruidoso Campgrounds evacuated near the Fort Stanton Historical Site May 27, 2025
New Mexico wildfire outlook above normal for most of state far 222 wildfires have started in New Mexico this year April 4, 2025
As utilities statewide implement power outages, what is FEUS doing to prevent fires? Farmington utility focuses on trimming trees near power lines March 31, 2025
Tourism, firefighting capability threatened by firings in Southwest Colorado ‘Any reduction … impacts firefighting,’ Forest Service official tells La Plata County March 3, 2025
Federal employees sound alarm as firings take place in Southwest Colorado Juan National Forest employees were fired Thursday; those who remain say downsizing jeopardizes recreation and elevates wildfire risk February 15, 2025
