Fire - The Journal

Fourth of July celebrations to fill Four Corners with parades, music and fireworks

Communities to mark America’s 250th with festivals, family activities

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crews work to protect property from Ferris Fire as high winds threaten air operations

Facing days of red flag warnings, firefighters across the nation work to contain the blaze

DATE: Jun 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Open to our heroes’: Mountain Range Fitness in Cortez offers free access to firefighters

Gym opening doors to crews battling blazes locally

DATE: Jun 30, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Three wildfires break out near Dolores-Montezuma county line

Blazes northeast of Pleasant View total 5,800 acres; no homes threatened

DATE: Jun 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rico, Dolores volunteer fire departments struggle with recruitment amid oncoming fire season

In a month defined by red flag warnings, some agencies are looking for recruits

DATE: Jun 26, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores Fire Protection District advertises open house, seeks volunteers

Department asks residents to lend support

DATE: Jun 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Structure fire near Montezuma County Road N contained

Two residents escaped unharmed, but home declared a loss

DATE: Jun 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County emergency manager cautions fire danger for several days

Officials contemplate emergency planning in case major fire

DATE: Jun 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Resident seriously injured in Cortez fire at Oak Meadows Mobile Home Park

Cause of Wednesday blaze under investigation as victim remains hospitalized

DATE: Jun 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

How do feds calculate fire danger when setting those colorful metered signs?

‘Low,’ ‘high,’ ‘extreme’: A regional forecasting tool is used to determine threat levels

DATE: May 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire ban takes effect Thursday in unincorporated parts of Montezuma County

Officials cite wind, drought and drying grasses as concerns

DATE: May 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County’s Fire Ready Expo planned for May

Attendees can expect panels on new code, power shutoffs and family-friendly games

DATE: Apr 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News