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

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

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

Couple killed in Bayfield-area house fire identified

Couple killed in Bayfield-area house fire identified

Jim and Terry Fitzgerald lived off grid and were beloved in La Plata County

January 1, 2026

Two found dead in house fire east of Bayfield

Two found dead in house fire east of Bayfield

Elderly couple became entrapped in their home when fire ignited

December 31, 2025

Video: Home explosion rocks Albuquerque neighborhood

Video: Home explosion rocks Albuquerque neighborhood

Officials investigate whether fireworks led to “total loss” of home

Ore House owners hope to reopen in 2025

Ore House owners hope to reopen in 2025

Asbestos and city code compliance makes setting official date difficult

January 1, 2025

Injured firefighter greeted by community support in Durango

Injured firefighter greeted by community support in Durango

Two months after a tree landed on his head, 50 motorcyclists rode to raise money for Jim Meyer

ATF takes over Fort Lewis College arson investigation

ATF takes over Fort Lewis College arson investigation

Law enforcement still searching for suspect

Law enforcement agencies investigate police car, press box fires at Fort Lewis College

Law enforcement agencies investigate police car, press box fires at Fort Lewis College

Email from Fort Lewis College president alerts students

Car bursts into flames after hitting tree on La Plata Highway

Car bursts into flames after hitting tree on La Plata Highway

Passersby pull person from the wreckage

February 24, 2024

New lawsuits accuse FEMA of blowing deadlines for northern New Mexico wildfire victims

New lawsuits accuse FEMA of blowing deadlines for northern New Mexico wildfire victims

As of Dec. 21, FEMA had paid out about 7% of the $3.95 billion fund

December 28, 2023

As U.S. Forest Service prescribes more fire, rangers work to convince skeptical New Mexicans

As U.S. Forest Service prescribes more fire, rangers work to convince skeptical New Mexicans

The U.S. Forest Service set fire to just under 2 million acres in the 2022-2023 fiscal year

November 30, 2023

U.S. Forest Service working on response to Rep. Leger Fernández’s push for wildfire precautions

U.S. Forest Service working on response to Rep. Leger Fernández’s push for wildfire precautions

Leger Fernández is urging his agency to use infrared drones to better monitor all prescribed burns in New Mexico

October 26, 2023

New Mexico delegation files bill to keep Hermit’s Peak claims office open

New Mexico delegation files bill to keep Hermit’s Peak claims office open

The current deadline to apply for compensation is November 2024

October 6, 2023

West Fork Fire near Navajo Lake 90% contained

West Fork Fire near Navajo Lake 90% contained

Most of San Juan County, New Mexico, seeing moderate to severe drought conditions.

August 13, 2023

Another fire breaks out near Navajo Lake

Another fire breaks out near Navajo Lake

Lightning continues to plague dry vegetation near Colorado-New Mexico Border

Health department issues guidance on smoke impact

Health department issues guidance on smoke impact

Smoke from fires in the state can negatively impact health

Lightning the cause of Navajo Lake fire, officials say

Lightning the cause of Navajo Lake fire, officials say

BLM fire officials aim to have blaze 50% contained by Monday night

Fires break out near Navajo Lake at Colorado-New Mexico state line

Fires break out near Navajo Lake at Colorado-New Mexico state line

Firefighters are en route to assess the blaze; no reported impact to structures

New legislation looks to ensure timely reimbursement for local fire departments

New legislation looks to ensure timely reimbursement for local fire departments

Delayed reimbursement harms fire department’s budgets

Forest Service takes responsibility for another 2022 fire

Forest Service takes responsibility for another 2022 fire

Slash pile burn reignited to cause blaze

Volunteers needed for service projects

Volunteers needed for service projects

National Day of Service will offer multiple volunteer opportunities

State Fire Marshal’s Office announces $75 million for local departments

State Fire Marshal’s Office announces $75 million for local departments

San Juan County districts, cities receive about $3.6 million

For some remote Canadian wildfires, best and fastest option is sending in the smokejumpers

For some remote Canadian wildfires, best and fastest option is sending in the smokejumpers

U.S. Forest Service smokejumper Mike Dunn steps through a puddle while exiting a plane in Fort St. John, British Columbia…

Arizona firefighters put out hot spots while forecasters warn of escalating fire danger

Arizona firefighters put out hot spots while forecasters warn of escalating fire danger

A member of a fire crew walks to the Diamond Fire blaze broke out Tuesday afternoon and quickly grew fueled…