Wildfire

BLM announces fire restrictions for San Juan County

Smoke continues to drift near U.S. Highway 160 after a brush fire near Towaoc in April.Stephanie Alderton/The Journal The Journal…

May 24, 2018

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As wildfire danger looms, Arizona forests close

The Kaibab National Forest with Bill Williams Mountain, background, in Williams, Ariz.Dyan Bone/U.S. Forest Service via AP file PHOENIX –…

May 21, 2018

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Pickup crashes in Yellow Jacket; no injuries reported

New Mexico truck rolls over in field

May 2, 2018

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Dry conditions, strong winds worry firefighters in Arizona

An estimated 30 homes lost as fire burns across 14 square miles

April 30, 2018

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Birding tour for beginners planned for May 12 in Cortez

A birding tour for beginners is scheduled for May 12 in conjunction with the 14th annual Ute Mountain-Mesa Verde Birding…

April 30, 2018

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Forecast offers hope of rain; BLM, forest start fire restrictions

Locals burden 911 dispatchers with calls about smoke in Montezuma County

April 30, 2018

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Residents urged to practice fire safety during dry conditions

State Patrol announces ‘zero tolerance’ for reckless behaviors

April 26, 2018

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Newly elected mayor, board members take office

Town enacts fire ban, considers applications for town attorney

April 26, 2018

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Community college gives students a second chance

Program helps students finish their degree

April 23, 2018

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Unsettled weather heading to Southwest Colorado

Strong winds, cold front, possible snow are forecast

April 12, 2018

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Man is ticketed after fire damages property on a red flag day

Damage to neighbor’s property included boat, fence and trees

April 11, 2018

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Red flag warning extended into Thursday for Montezuma County

Weather conditions are ideal for fires to spread

April 10, 2018

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FireWise plans fundraiser as fire season heats up, budget shrinks

Dry winter and spring lead to blazes in county

April 3, 2018

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A fiery week: A summary of recent fires in Montezuma County

‘We are anticipating a heavy fire season,’ assistant chief says

April 2, 2018

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Agencies respond to brush fire near Narraguinnep Reservoir

Blaze began as a controlled burn, then winds kicked up

March 30, 2018

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BLM plans prescribed burns on Dolores Rim

Expect smoke east of Dove Creek

March 27, 2018

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FireWise plans fundraiser after dry winter, budget cut

Philip and Linda Walters live in the Elk Springs neighborhood, which was threatened by the Weber Fire. Thanks to defensible…

March 23, 2018

Thank You Letters

Controlled burn makes Granath Mesa a safer place

I would like to thank FireWise, Bruce Short from Short Tree Service, the Dolores and Cortez fire departments, the U.S.…

March 9, 2018

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Montrose mill eyes San Juan Forest for timber

Plan would thin crowded ponderosa stands at risk for wildfire, beetles

February 2, 2018

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Butler Corner to burn slash piles north of Dolores

The Butler Corner Nature Center and FireWise of Southwest Colorado plan to burn slash piles at the Nature Center on…

January 30, 2018

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Children playing with lighter started wildfire in Durango West I subdivision

Blaze burned 3 acres near homes on Dec. 29

January 4, 2018

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2017: A year about land use, health and play in Dolores

The Dolores area experienced successes and controversy in 2017. News ran the gamut, from land use, a troubled playground, bears…

December 26, 2017

Dry weather raises fire danger in Southwest Colorado

San Juan National Forest offers fire-safety tips

December 13, 2017

Congress considers land for West Fork fire station

Federal land conveyance needed for new station at Fish Creek

December 12, 2017