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Crews struggle to contain Burro Fire; CPW closes some areas

Fire jumps to 2,684 acres; Lone Dome and Fish Creek closed

June 12, 2018

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces closure of some wildlife areas

Lone Dome and Fish Creek will close

June 12, 2018

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Cigarette starts fire on Florida Road

Fire chief says fire could have impacted hundreds of homes

June 12, 2018

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Aztec Ruins lecture to discuss Chaco Canyon

Archaeologist Paul Reed will discuss Chaco Culture at 7 p.m. Friday, at the Aztec Ruins National Monument Visitor Center in…

June 12, 2018

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Three suspects arrested for attempted murder in Durango

Victim shot in arm at local motel

June 12, 2018

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La Plata County approves Stage 3 fire restrictions

Homeless camp evacuated, coal-fired steam engines prohibited

June 12, 2018

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Durango considers closing trails, open spaces to recreation

Extreme fire danger has area land agencies taking similar action

June 12, 2018

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Burro Fire management team in Dolores prepares for long haul

The Type 1 crew battling the growing Burro Fire in the San Juan National Forest has transformed the Dolores school…

June 12, 2018

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State and federal elected officials to visit Durango on Friday

Blaze grows to 23,378 acres; Highway 550 remains closed Tuesday

June 12, 2018

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Paul Thompson, John McNeill join Four Corners Community Bank board

The Journal Four Corners Community Bank recently added Paul Thompson and John McNeill to its board of directors. “These two…

June 12, 2018

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Firefighters use burnouts to outsmart 416 Fire

Blaze grows to 22,130 acres; more homes on pre-evacuation; public lands to close

June 12, 2018

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Forest Service to close San Juan National Forest for first time ever

Closure needed to prevent human-caused fires, officials say

June 11, 2018

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Durango police investigate two cases of attempted murder

One incident involved a stabbing, the other a shooting

June 11, 2018

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Man leads police on chase south of Durango

Suspect with warrants took off when contacted by law enforcement

June 11, 2018

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San Juan National Forest is closing to recreation; McPhee uncertain

McPhee marina, boat ramp likely to be open

June 11, 2018

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Rain could arrive in SW Colorado this weekend; monsoons, not

The sun rises through smoky skies Monday morning. The 416 Fire continues to burn north of Durango, but the National…

June 11, 2018

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Firefighters once again hold back 416 Fire from Hermosa homes

Fire has grown to more than 22,130 acres as of Monday morning

June 11, 2018

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Thermal imaging guides 416 Fire decisions

Firefighters expecting a long battle

June 11, 2018

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Weather makes fighting 416 Fire tough

High winds on ridges pushed blaze into drainages

June 11, 2018

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Burro Fire grows to 1,400 acres; forest closing to recreation

The Burro Fire northeast of Dolores started in the Bear Creek drainage on Friday and has rapidly grown to 1,400…

June 11, 2018

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Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo thrills audiences in Montezuma County

Bullfighting, veteran tributes highlight 3-day event

June 11, 2018

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Burro Fire doubles in size to 1,000 acres; forest plans to close

Fire poses challenge in steep terrain, older stands of timber

June 10, 2018

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Local competitors highlight final night of Ute Mountain Roundup

Tanner Lockhart places fourth in saddle bronc; Autumnrain Chee, Darren Kee, Amber Moore and Zane Yates draw cheers

June 10, 2018

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Weather service issues advisory about dense smoke, low visibility

State health department also warns about air quality

June 10, 2018