Upper Pine River Fire Protection District

Settled in silence: How fire departments quietly put out legal fires

In recent years, Durango, Los Pinos and Upper Pine agencies have paid thousands to former employees

DATE: Jun 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local fire departments send aid to Los Angeles as fires continue to devastate the area

Crews from the Los Pinos, Upper Pine and Cortez fire districts arrived in Pacific Palisades on Jan. 12

DATE: Jan 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire hammering out construction, financial logistics for dual station

Initial construction plans slated to be finalized around mid-January; estimated building cost around $18 million

DATE: Dec 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield High School engineering student building drone to aid Upper Pine Fire

Jack Davis’ machine could help relay crash scene information to first responders more quickly

DATE: Dec 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire earns third accreditation award from national agency

Department recognized for exceeding medical service standards

DATE: Nov 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire, eight other departments receive $1.3M to address recruiting woes

Rising cost of living, limited economic opportunities in rural Colorado contributing to struggles

DATE: Oct 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire medics head home after helping with N.C. hurricane relief

Jon Haner, Jake Rhodes began long drive back to La Plata County on Tuesday

DATE: Oct 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire first responders helping with Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Paramedic Jon Haner and emergency medical technician Jake Rhoades are in North Carolina

DATE: Oct 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire to decide whether to waive impact fees on some developments

Public comment period will end Tuesday; if approved, waiver would apply to deed-restricted units

DATE: Sep 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Never forget:’ 9/11 first responders honored at Durango stair climb

‘We know that there's that potential to pay the ultimate sacrifice’

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine Fire looking into impact fees

Bayfield Town Board on Tuesday tabled the matter for further discussion

DATE: Aug 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cause of Vallecito Marina fire still undetermined

Marina’s phones and electricity were working again by 11 a.m. Monday

DATE: Jul 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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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.