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The Burro Fire grew to about 1,000 acres by Sunday afternoon in a remote area of the San Juan National Forest about 23 miles northeast of Dolores, and was expected to grow as dry conditions...
DATE: June 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
Throughout the final night of one of the most exciting Ute Mountain Roundups in recent memory, local competitors took to the arena at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds much to the delight of their...
DATE: June 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
Heavy smoke is expected to blanket the region during the late evenings and early mornings for as long as the 416 and Burro fires burn in the San Juan National Forest. The smoke is expected to cause...
DATE: June 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Burro Fire grew to about 500 acres by Sunday morning in a remote area of the San Juan National Forest about 23 miles northeast of Dolores. Firefighters looked to gain a foothold on its southern...
DATE: June 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
Severe weather behavior caused the 416 Fire to double in size Saturday. The fire is now 16,766 acres, and remains at 10 percent containment, according to fire officials. An evacuation order was...
DATE: June 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
HERMOSA – A huge plume of smoke billowed hundreds of feet into the blue sky Saturday afternoon near Hermosa, creating an ominous presence for residents who live in the Animas Valley north of...
DATE: June 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Mancos Creative District announced Thursday that it has received a $32,409 grant from the History Colorado State Historical Fund to support the renovation of the Mancos Opera House. According...
DATE: June 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
The leaders of the Montezuma-Cortez School District met with stakeholders on Thursday to plan for their second try at passing a mill levy increase. Ballot Measure 3B, which would have funded staff...
DATE: June 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
The last day of the Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo started about 1 p.m. Saturday with a parade down Montezuma Avenue. Saturday night’s rodeo had a Rodeo Heritage theme, so some of the floats included...
DATE: June 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
The 416 Fire reached 8,691 acres on Saturday, up 1,511 acres from Friday. No structures have been lost, and it remained at 10 percent containment. All evacuations and pre-evacuations remain in...
DATE: June 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
Being evacuated and having to find a place to live can be emotionally and logistically difficult. But doing it with pets can be even more challenging. Residents who are evacuated don’t want to be...
DATE: June 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
When wildfire is bearing down on a home, insurance might not be the first thing people think about. But taking a moment to inventory and document your possessions can pay off in the long run. When...
DATE: June 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News
Herald readers share their photos from the 416 Fire and support of firefighting efforts. If you have photos to share, please email claws@bcimedia.com. Reminder: do not go to the fire to take photos. Please stay clear of the area. Also, do not fly drones over the fire area; it is illegal.
