Fire spreads to 51 acres; evacuation order goes to five homes Federal team took over command; evacuation and pre-evacuation still in effect May 26, 2018
Local News BLM announces fire restrictions for San Juan County Smoke continues to drift near U.S. Highway 160 after a brush fire near Towaoc in April.Stephanie Alderton/The Journal The Bureau… May 24, 2018
Local News As wildfire danger looms, Arizona forests close The Kaibab National Forest with Bill Williams Mountain, background, in Williams, Ariz.Dyan Bone/U.S. Forest Service via AP file Coconino National… May 21, 2018
Local News Pickup crashes in Yellow Jacket; no injuries reported Mexico truck rolls over in field May 2, 2018
Local News Dry conditions, strong winds worry firefighters in Arizona estimated 30 homes lost as fire burns across 14 square miles April 30, 2018
Local News Birding tour for beginners planned for May 12 in Cortez The hands-on introduction to bird-watching skills will give participants a primer on choices in field guides and binoculars and the… April 30, 2018
Local News Forecast offers hope of rain; BLM, forest start fire restrictions burden 911 dispatchers with calls about smoke in Montezuma County April 30, 2018
Local News Residents urged to practice fire safety during dry conditions Patrol announces ‘zero tolerance’ for reckless behaviors April 26, 2018
Local News Newly elected mayor, board members take office enacts fire ban, considers applications for town attorney April 26, 2018
Local News Community college gives students a second chance Program helps students finish their degree April 23, 2018
Local News Unsettled weather heading to Southwest Colorado winds, cold front, possible snow are forecast April 12, 2018
Local News Man is ticketed after fire damages property on a red flag day to neighbor’s property included boat, fence and trees April 11, 2018
Local News Red flag warning extended into Thursday for Montezuma County Weather conditions are ideal for fires to spread April 10, 2018
Local News FireWise plans fundraiser as fire season heats up, budget shrinks winter and spring lead to blazes in county April 3, 2018
Local News A fiery week: A summary of recent fires in Montezuma County ‘We are anticipating a heavy fire season,’ assistant chief says April 2, 2018
Local News Agencies respond to brush fire near Narraguinnep Reservoir began as a controlled burn, then winds kicked up March 30, 2018
Local News FireWise plans fundraiser after dry winter, budget cut Philip and Linda Walters live in the Elk Springs neighborhood, which was threatened by the Weber Fire. Thanks to defensible… March 23, 2018
Thank You Letters Controlled burn makes Granath Mesa a safer place It was wonderful to see so many agencies coming together to work at making Granath Mesa a safer place. Having… March 9, 2018
Local News Montrose mill eyes San Juan Forest for timber would thin crowded ponderosa stands at risk for wildfire, beetles February 2, 2018
Local News Butler Corner to burn slash piles north of Dolores The slash piles are a result of forest fuels mitigation that took place in July 2017. Ignition will take place… January 30, 2018
Local News Children playing with lighter started wildfire in Durango West I subdivision burned 3 acres near homes on Dec. 29 January 4, 2018
Local News 2017: A year about land use, health and play in Dolores Ron Kotarski Jr. playground closes The story that got the most attention in Dolores was the closing of the popular… December 26, 2017
Dry weather raises fire danger in Southwest Colorado Juan National Forest offers fire-safety tips December 13, 2017
