Two New Mexico wildfires exceed 1,000 acres

Forecasters warn of increased risk Memorial Day Weekend

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

How did a wildfire east of Bayfield set land managers up for success?

On a tour of Dry Lake Fire burn area, forest partners saw firsthand the benefits of fire

DATE: May 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert for much of Southwest Colorado

Areas that could be impacted include Telluride, Ouray, Silverton, Lake City, Creede and others

DATE: May 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters grow Spruce Creek Fire to 1,644 acres

Forest officials hope to burn through Friday if weather allows

DATE: May 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

DATE: May 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crews hope to expand wildfire near Dolores to 4,000 acres

Spruce Creek Fire has burned 10 acres in an area prepped for prescribed burn

DATE: May 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burn blamed for hazy skies across parts of Southwest Colorado

Firefighters burned about 1,130 acres Thursday in Boggy Draw area

DATE: May 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

4-acre fire contained near mobile home park west of Durango

About 40 mobile homes were placed on pre-evacuation notice in Lightner Creek area

DATE: May 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Building wildfire resiliency at Forest Lakes subdivision

More than 100 attendees receive crash course on how to protect their homes

DATE: May 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What should Durango businesses do if there’s a wildfire?

La Plata County Office of Emergency Management encourages employers to sign up for CodeRED alerts

DATE: May 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free workshops to review wildfire mitigation, defensible space and home hardening techniques

Events on community preparedness to provide resources, training

DATE: Apr 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

New law means HOAs can’t stop you from hardening your home against wildfires

Gov. Polis says legislation should help residents safeguard their homes and save money on insurance

DATE: Mar 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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