Tagged: Wildfires

Headlines:

• Two wildfires burned Friday near Hotchkiss
• Highway 13 fire nearly contained
• Railroad starts Goblin Fire near Durango
• Flags lowered in honor of Fire Prevention Week
• Voter registration deadline approaches
• Health Care law makes insurance more affordable for businesses
• GMUG Open House for new Forest Supervisor
• Columbus Day Closures

Two wildfires are currently burning north of Hotchkiss this afternoon. Both fires are believed to be caused by lightning as the area received numerous lightning strikes during the past 24 hours. Smoke may be visible in the area throughout the day and may settle into valleys overnight.

Headlines:

• Recap of Presidential Debate
• Delta Police Identify Man Found dead
• Wildfire north of Rifle closes highway
• Shearer Creek Fire contained
• Montrose BOCC May Fund Clinics Next Year

• Supreme Court Upholds 2001 Roadless Rule
• Bus Service Between Durango and GJ May Resume
• West End School District Wins BEST Grant
• Two Small Fires Near Durango
• Delta County Candidate Forum Tonight

Local governments and federal agencies are upping the fire restrictions across much of the Western Slope. KVNF’s Ariana Brocious reports that continued hot, dry and windy weather, low humidity and several large fires already burning within the state have caused fire managers to effectively ban anything that might cause a spark.