Gov. Jared Polis has issued a verbal disaster declaration, freeing up state and federal resources for the 75-acre Oak Fire burning west of Pagosa Springs. Meanwhile, the Lee Fire has grown to one of ...

On August 10, the Turner Gulch Fire burned 28,403 acres, with 49% containment and around 731 personnel working on the fire. Officials said that recent cooler temperatures and cloud coverage helped the ...