Durango Fire Protection District

Cause of last summer’s Elkhorn Fire north of Durango remains undetermined

Investigators cite multiple potential ignition sources

DATE: Jan 22, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire and ice: Mitigation and burn piles help fortify against wildfires

The urban-wildland interface is changing – so is the approach to wildfire preparedness

DATE: Dec 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free sandbags available in La Plata County ahead of storm

Heavy rain could cause flooding in the Four Corners

DATE: Oct 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sept. 11 Sky Steps climb honors first responders, reminds attendees of shared humanity

First responders come together to support one another

DATE: Sep 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rain returns to Southwest Colorado

Monsoonal moisture shows up behind schedule; is it enough to decrease fire danger?

DATE: Aug 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Blue Ridge Fire 90% contained after rapid start, fast firefighter response

Homes were put on evacuation, pre-evacuation notice in Forest Lakes subdivision Friday

DATE: Aug 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Durango fire chief stresses wildfire mitigation amid drought, limited resources

Efforts focus on early action, community awareness and smart planning

DATE: May 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire destroys house south of Durango

U.S. Highway 550 closed for more than five hours

DATE: May 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Boy who fell from Purgatory Resort chairlift was not fully seated; lift never stopped

7-year-old skier airlifted to Mercy Hospital, then flown to Denver for further treatment

DATE: Mar 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Distracted driving blamed for U.S. Highway 550 crash that sent three to hospital, CSP says

Southbound Jeep drifted out of lane, collided with U-Haul

DATE: Mar 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Separate mountain bike crashes north of Durango leave one injured, one dead

Incidents involved rescue from Junction Creek, potential medical issue at Purgatory Resort

DATE: Oct 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News