Fire - The Journal

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

Residents, firefighters rethinking water use ahead of wildfire season

Officials stress mitigation as drought strains firefighting resources

DATE: Apr 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burns near Dolores bring hazy skies

Fuels-reduction project being done while fire danger is low, Forest Service says

DATE: Apr 21, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters respond to multi-structure fire northeast of Durango

Cause of blaze under investigation; no injuries reported

DATE: Apr 20, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News