An update on the two fires in the western part of the state.  Hotshot crews continue to monitor and conduct mop-up operations on the Vallecito Fire.  25% of the fire has been contained and firefighters remain on site to monitor the fire’s behavior and call on aircraft if needed.  As for the Goblin Fire on [...]

The Goblin Fire in the Animas Canyon north of Durango is now estimated at 110 acres two miles south of Needleton.  The fire, which was reported on Saturday, is burning upslope into the West Needles addition of the Weminuche Wilderness.  It’s believed to have been started by one of the Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge [...]