public safety

Roaring Fork Safe Passages recently released a plan to build two wildlife crossing structures north of the airport. They could increase safety and reduce collisions, but they may cost more than $30 million.

The Lee Fire has scorched over 133,000 acres in northwest Colorado, ranking among the state’s largest wildfires as drought and climate change fuel extreme fire behavior.

Fire crews, meteorologists, and officials brief Rico residents on Stoner Mesa Fire status, protection measures, and evacuation readiness.

The Stoner Mesa Fire in Montezuma and Dolores counties grows to 7,123 acres with 0% containment as crews battle wind-driven flames and protect structures.

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

As wildfires continue to rampage throughout the West, local areas are adopting tougher fire restrictions.

Heat and drought are helping spread wildfires in the Four Corners area and across the West.

Dozens of new Colorado laws take effect this week and they cover more than you might expect.

Fire weather alerts continue across the Four Corners with gusty winds, dry air, and high fire danger through Thursday. Burn bans are in effect—stay safe and alert.

Crews make progress on several Four Corners wildfires, but hot, dry weather and wind continue to fuel active fire zones in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona.