Missionary Ridge - The Durango Herald

Playing with fire (mitigation)

Rising wildfire risk, impending state codes have HOAs and homeowners leaning into mitigation

DATE: Aug 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

20 years later: Missionary Ridge Fire torched homes, devastated lives and taught us lessons

As Durango looks back on the historic blaze, those who were there recall conditions similar to today

DATE: Jun 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

300 trees planted near Haflin Creek Trail north of Durango are at risk of dying

Hikers being asked to carry jugs up the mountain to water seedlings

DATE: May 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man suspected of shooting gun, hitting hiker in San Juan National Forest

Suspect allegedly fired gun at sign; shrapnel hit bystander in arm

DATE: Feb 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man killed in crash north of Durango

Colorado State Patrol suspects alcohol, speed played a role

DATE: Aug 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forester who planted 2 million trees uproots for next adventure

Gretchen Fitzgerald spent years restoring forests in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Mar 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Smoke from controlled burn will be visible north of Durango

Firefighters on scene to assist

DATE: Jan 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crash on Missionary Ridge results in injuries

Forest Service says vehicle rolled off road, went down embankment

DATE: Aug 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burnouts on 441 Fire a success, Forest Service says

Blaze on Missionary Ridge grows to 300 acres

DATE: Jul 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire on Missionary Ridge allowed to burn for fire management purposes

Forest Service says blaze will help prevent future wildfires

DATE: Jul 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lightning sparks two small fires on Missionary Ridge

Firefighters to assess situation at both blazes

DATE: Jul 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire on Missionary Ridge is 21 acres, 90% contained

Additional firefighting resources on call for stormy weather

DATE: Jun 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.