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Opening statements made in drug deal murder trial

Opening statements made in drug deal murder trial

Defense says Michael Jones acted in self-defense

August 15, 2018

Trails damaged by 416 Fire won’t open until next summer

Trails damaged by 416 Fire won’t open until next summer

must assess flood, erosion and tree danger in burn area

August 15, 2018

Air quality advisory issued for much of Western Colorado

Air quality advisory issued for much of Western Colorado

Wildfires’ smoke affecting most of the state

August 14, 2018

‘We freak out every time a raindrop falls’

‘We freak out every time a raindrop falls’

Residents look for answers to debris flows, which could last years

August 14, 2018

Red Mesa Reservoir must make improvements or face demolition

Red Mesa Reservoir must make improvements or face demolition

Managers need to find funding for major project at Red Mesa Reservoir

August 14, 2018

Plateau Fire’s risk of erosion is low, report says

Plateau Fire’s risk of erosion is low, report says

of ash reaching McPhee expected to be minimal

August 13, 2018

Burro Fire likely to have minor increase in erosion, runoff

Burro Fire likely to have minor increase in erosion, runoff

Assessment finds only 17 percent of area sustained significant soil burn

August 13, 2018

Burnout contest kicks off George Geer Memorial Car Show

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Burnout contest kicks off George Geer Memorial Car Show

Doolen wins top honors with 1975 Peterbuilt logging truck

August 13, 2018

‘Matriarch’ of La Plata County Fair has no plans to retire

‘Matriarch’ of La Plata County Fair has no plans to retire

92-year old Emma Shock still volunteers at club she help found in the 1950s

August 13, 2018

Plateau Fire 93 percent contained

Plateau Fire 93 percent contained

Dolores-Norwood Road and Boggy Draw area reopen Monday

August 12, 2018

Family, community keep Allison Garage humming

Family, community keep Allison Garage humming

Close-knit town makes advertising and computers unnecessary

August 12, 2018

Plateau Fire hits 16,300 acres; pre-evacuation lifted

Plateau Fire hits 16,300 acres; pre-evacuation lifted

Dolores-Norwood Road to reopen Monday morning

August 11, 2018

Bull Draw Fire north of Nucla grows 11,000 acres in three days

Bull Draw Fire north of Nucla grows 11,000 acres in three days

is top priority; total reaches 19,900 acres

August 10, 2018

Moccasin Mesa Fire is contained; Mesa Verde assumes command

Moccasin Mesa Fire is contained; Mesa Verde assumes command

Advisers work with crews to protect archaeological sites

August 10, 2018

Plateau Fire forces Escalante bike race to new location

Plateau Fire forces Escalante bike race to new location

will be held at the Sage Hen area west of Dolores

Plateau Fire hits 13,084 acres; crews extend fire lines

Plateau Fire hits 13,084 acres; crews extend fire lines

Lightning strikes reported, but no new fires were found

Bears, in feeding frenzy, kill chickens and 4-H pigs

Bears, in feeding frenzy, kill chickens and 4-H pigs

to pack on pounds for hibernation prompts more encounters

Number of animal cruelty charges reduced for La Plata County couple

Number of animal cruelty charges reduced for La Plata County couple

trials set for later this year

Plateau Fire north of Dolores grows to 5,750 acres

Plateau Fire north of Dolores grows to 5,750 acres

makes short runs through trees as fire weather returns

Demolition Derby thrills big crowd at Fairgrounds Speedway

Demolition Derby thrills big crowd at Fairgrounds Speedway

Fun-filled night at demolition derby includes Tough Truck competition and lots of action

Ranch Rodeo showcases traditional way of life

Ranch Rodeo showcases traditional way of life

and roping on full display at Montezuma County Fair

Fire at Mesa Verde’s far southeast border reaches 185 acres

Fire at Mesa Verde’s far southeast border reaches 185 acres

erupts at park’s border

Bull Draw Fire north of Nucla grows to 6,439 acres

Bull Draw Fire north of Nucla grows to 6,439 acres

robust Type 2 team assumes command; weather favors fire’s spread

3D-printed implant restores woman’s collapsed ankle

3D-printed implant restores woman’s collapsed ankle

at Mercy Orthopedic Associates is an early adopter of innovative procedure