firefighters

The Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores is more than 56,000 acres and 22% contained. At a Dove Creek meeting, officials explained how steep terrain, dry fuels, weather and limited access are shaping the firefighting strategy.

Experts on public lands and wildfires are voicing concern about how budget cuts to federal agencies will affect firefighting during the approaching fire season.

Cloud seeding isn’t a magic wildfire fix — it needs existing clouds, offers minimal rain increase, and can be risky during active fires.

It’s a battle that goes beyond putting out the flames consuming the nation’s public lands. Women wildland firefighters have been struggling to change the work culture as they toil alongside their male counterparts. In filmmaker Holly Tuckett’s new documentary “Anchor Point," she chronicles the volatile dynamics and profiles women sowing seeds of change.