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United States Forest Service

Bear Dance Fire near Ignacio extinguished

No injuries or loss of structures reported

DATE: Jun 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire crews continue fighting Bear Dance Fire on Saturday

Firefighters manage to keep blaze from growing beyond 89 acres

DATE: Jun 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can we replace fire with mechanical thinning in Southwest Colorado?

Forest ecologists argue prescribed burns are necessary even as they have caused blazes this spring

DATE: Jun 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rep. Lauren Boebert criticizes Forest Service chief for pausing prescribed burns

Federal agency says decision will have minimal impact

DATE: May 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pre-evacuations lifted as firefighters control Durango’s Perins Peak Fire

County roads 206 and 208 are no longer under notice; crews secure northern edge of blaze

DATE: May 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters gain upper hand on Perins Peak Fire, but weekend weather raises concern

‘The likelihood of it being a lightning-caused fire is slim to none,’ official says

DATE: May 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire near Pagosa Springs slows, but red flag warning issued for Thursday

Plumtaw Fire grows slightly as crews battle the blaze into Wednesday

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

Last weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Pass Fire northeast of Durango is 80% contained

Pre-evacuation alert lifted for residents of the Ute Pass subdivision

DATE: May 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Why hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado

Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands

DATE: May 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas City Mountain prescribed burn delayed

Dry and windy weather will likely postpone the preventive measures until at least fall

DATE: May 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time

DATE: Apr 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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