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Durango considers closing trails, open spaces to recreation

Extreme fire danger has area land agencies taking similar action

DATE: Jun 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burro Fire management team in Dolores prepares for long haul

The Type 1 crew battling the growing Burro Fire in the San Juan National Forest has transformed the Dolores school campus into a temporary headquarters and supply center. Monday m...

DATE: Jun 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

State and federal elected officials to visit Durango on Friday

Blaze grows to 23,378 acres; Highway 550 remains closed Tuesday

DATE: Jun 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Paul Thompson, John McNeill join Four Corners Community Bank board

The Journal Four Corners Community Bank recently added Paul Thompson and John McNeill to its board of directors. “These two prominent community leaders were carefully s...

DATE: Jun 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters use burnouts to outsmart 416 Fire

Blaze grows to 22,130 acres; more homes on pre-evacuation; public lands to close

DATE: Jun 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest Service to close San Juan National Forest for first time ever

Closure needed to prevent human-caused fires, officials say

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango police investigate two cases of attempted murder

One incident involved a stabbing, the other a shooting

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man leads police on chase south of Durango

Suspect with warrants took off when contacted by law enforcement

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest is closing to recreation; McPhee uncertain

McPhee marina, boat ramp likely to be open

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rain could arrive in SW Colorado this weekend; monsoons, not

Desperately needed rain that could help firefighting efforts in Southwest Colorado is in the forecast, but we might not see the monsoon for a while. The National Weather Servic...

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters once again hold back 416 Fire from Hermosa homes

Fire has grown to more than 22,130 acres as of Monday morning

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Thermal imaging guides 416 Fire decisions

Firefighters expecting a long battle

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News