Wildfire

Prescribed burn for Dove Creek area is canceled

The Journal The Dolores Ranger District prescribed burn in the Doe Canyon area about 10 miles east of Dove Creek…

October 18, 2016

Large prescribed fires planned for Dolores County

Prescribed burns improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk

August 23, 2016

Montezuma County lifts fire ban, credits recent rains

Commissioners credit rain

August 15, 2016

Fire restrictions lifted on San Juan National Forest

Smoke rises from the Long Draw Reservoir fire in June.Sam Green/The Journal Fire restrictions on the San Juan National Forest…

August 8, 2016

Drones: the good, the bad and the ugly

As their use increases, so do their impacts

July 27, 2016

Lightning ignites small Mesa Verde fire

A lightning strike ignited a fire Wednesday on White’s Mesa on the southeast side of Mesa Verde National Park, according…

July 21, 2016

Forest officials tout benefits of Long Draw fire

Fire helped forest, grazing, and it saved money

July 20, 2016

Black Ridge Fire now 100 percent contained

State, federal crews handling cleanup, monitoring

July 18, 2016

Red flag warning issued; Black Ridge Fire slows

Blaze 80% contained Friday, but red flag warning Saturday

July 15, 2016

Wildfire calms but some residents remain on pre-evacuation status

Residents safe to remain in homes tonight

July 15, 2016

BIA reports small fire on Ute Mountain Ute land

The Bureau of Indian Affairs reported a fire on Ute Mountain Ute land Thursday afternoon. Acting Bureau of Indian Affairs…

July 14, 2016

Bennet introduces wildfire-prevention bill

Act would open more grants for mitigation efforts

July 14, 2016

Area firefighters help with blazes around the state, nation

Seasonal crews fill several gaps

July 13, 2016

Residents near Black Ridge Fire still on pre-evacuation notice

Fire burns 50 acres, perimeter mostly surrounded by fire retardant

July 13, 2016

Local News

Westfork forms volunteer fire department

Efforts to establish a volunteer fire department for West Fork residents of Dolores County are taking shape. The Dolores Fire…

July 6, 2016

Local News

Firefighting budgets, resources subject of hearing

Push continues to make D&SNGR helicopter available

July 3, 2016

Local News

Lightning strike ignites small fire at Mesa Verde

Mesa Verde National Park reported Friday afternoon that a lightning strike caused a small fire east of the Cedar Tree…

July 1, 2016

Local News

Forest Service, S.W. Colorado counties order fire restrictions

Dry vegetation at lower elevations raises risks

June 30, 2016

Local News

Firefighters ending controlled burns at Long Draw

Fire is in a remote area of forest

June 22, 2016

Local News

Montezuma County starts fire ban in wake of Sage Hen blaze

Air support helps stomp on Sage Hen fire near McPhee Reservoir; county commissioners order a fire ban

June 19, 2016

Local News

Red flag warning issued for Southwest Colorado

Low humidity, wind and hot weather bring fire danger

June 14, 2016

Local News

Wet spring reduces wildfire threat

Forecasters study indicators like precipitation, wind and soil moisture

June 1, 2016

Local News

Smokey Bear educates Kiva students at Carpenter Natural Area

Firewise teaches wildfire lessons

May 27, 2016

Local News

Out of control

Heat rises from a grass fire on Road H.6 and Road 27 Thursday afternoon. Cortez firefighters battled the control burn…

May 6, 2016