Despite predictions, Southwest Colorado had an unusually quiet wildfire season Ignitions on San Juan National Forest were just 12% of the five-year average December 18, 2024
U.S. Forest Service funding will improve preparation for wildfires in San Juan National Forest Project will focus on wooded areas near homes September 29, 2024
Fires making home insurance unaffordable, impossible, N.M. lawmakers say counties saw huge increases in home insurance premiums between 2020 and 2023 August 21, 2024
San Juan National Forest wildland firefighter injured en route to assignment Fincham was traveling to a wildfire when he suffered a medical event July 24, 2024
After a wet June, dry conditions kick off July Durango saw second-wettest June since 2000 July 1, 2024
Firefighters grow Spruce Creek Fire to 1,644 acres officials hope to burn through Friday if weather allows May 21, 2024
Air tanker base opens for what fire official say could be another active wildfire season Fly-in a chance for first responders to familiarize themselves with various craft May 21, 2024
Crews hope to expand wildfire near Dolores to 4,000 acres Creek Fire has burned 10 acres in an area prepped for prescribed burn May 17, 2024
Spruce Creek Fire burning in prescribed fire area A Hotshot crew is on scene monitoring the fire May 17, 2024
Boot camp in Mancos to educate residents on fire prevention Event, which will be held Saturday, aims to raise awareness of wildfire risk during the summer months May 16, 2024
Wildfire potential ‘above normal’ through much of N.M.’s central mountains Forecasters cite drought and potential La Niña conditions May 13, 2024
Prescribed burn blamed for hazy skies across parts of Southwest Colorado Firefighters burned about 1,130 acres Thursday in Boggy Draw area May 10, 2024
Free workshops to review wildfire mitigation, defensible space and home hardening techniques on community preparedness to provide resources, training April 12, 2024
La Plata County launches Wildfire Resource Center map shows risks and resources of individual properties March 11, 2024
PCC to offer free certificate programs in wildfire mitigation and forestry programs will accept 20 students, with enrollment opening on March 11 March 7, 2024
Many Colorado HOAs have rules that make homes more vulnerable to wildfires. New legislation could block those Wood fences like this one photographed in January 2022 in the Sagamore neighborhood in Superior, Colo., were a pathway for… February 5, 2024
FEMA leader overseeing NM fire compensation fund to step down A new official will be hired to lead as FEMA is ‘consolidating’ recovery programs for fire victims in New Mexico January 17, 2024
Mancos Conservation District to receive $2.48 million federal grant grant, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is a ‘game-changer’ for the small district November 29, 2023
Boebert touts legislative wins that Biden vows to veto Bills, amendments and funding requests pass House November 10, 2023
Colorado’s latest tool to fight forest fires: Mushrooms Infusing slash and wood chips on vast forest floors with mycelium could dampen fuel and improve soil quality, enthusiastic researchers… October 26, 2023
Two wildfires – one active, one stagnant – burn near Pagosa Springs blaze caused by lightning; cause of other fire undetermined October 24, 2023
Firefighters work to contain Hope Fire near McPhee Dam and Bradfield Campground fire was started by lightning on Sept. 21 September 29, 2023
Colorado Senators push for permanent pay increase for federal firefighters Michael Bennet, John Hickenlooper joined 11 other senators in urging action on pay increases for wildland federal firefighters as temporary… September 28, 2023
Fire restrictions lifted across Southwest Colorado Montezuma County restrictions remain in place August 31, 2023
