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Residents near mobile home park west of Durango under pre-evacs due to fire
Residents of a mobile park west of Durango were put under a pre-evacuation notice after reports of a small fire sparked concerns hat it could spread quickly due to strong winds in the area.
From COVID-19 isolation to nationwide campus protests: Student journalists reflect on past 4 years
The last four years have been unlike any other period in modern American history, especially for graduating college seniors. In 2020, students ended their high school careers isolated from loved ones because of the pandemic. Then, they started their freshman year of college with remote learning. Now, they’re getting ready to graduate as protests against the war in Gaza roil college campuses.
Wildfire with 'high potential to spread quickly' sparks on windy day in Colorado
A fire with a 'high potential to spread quickly' has sparked west of Durango, prompting a pre-evacuation notice for 85 residences. Durango Fire Protection District is heading up the response. The wildfire is located in the Lightner Creek area near the Lightner Creek Mobile Park. Initially, the blaze was reported to be 3 acres in size, but high winds could cause the fire to quickly spread. Those in the pre-evacuation zone, which includes the mobile park, are asked by authorities to pay close attention to potential updates. This is a developing story. Find additional information here and here. STAY INFORMED: Get free Colorado news with our daily newsletter (Click here)
KAFB Celebrates 2024 National Police Week May 13-19
Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB) is celebrating National Police Week May 13-19 to honor law enforcement officers past and present. In 1962, May 15 was officially designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day by a proclamation signed by President John F. Kennedy. It also designated the week surrounding that date as Police Week. Since then, tens of thousands of survivors and law enforcement officers have gathered to celebrate in areas all around the world.
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