Hay shortage in Southwest Colorado could hit ranchers hard

Drought presents tough challenges for livestock owners

First Celtic Fair in Parque de Vida draws colorful Cortez crowd

All-day event expands on 2017 county fair attraction

New Stonefish-Lizard stage to host New Orleans singer on Saturday

Heidijo to play first concert in new venue

Dolores school board meets to discuss budget, teacher salaries

“The majority of your budget is going to be salaries and benefits,” Financial Director Doreen Jones said. “Substitute salaries went…

Durango community has raised over $1.6 million on GoFundMe

17,706 donations have been logged since 2011

Competency hearing scheduled for Cortez murder suspect

Defense attorney challenges latest mental health evaluation

Public suggests EPA has quantifiable goals for reducing mine pollution

wants to mitigate 26 mines over five years

Cortez Third Thursday market starts summer strong

Monthly event doubles its vendors, offers live music

Burro Fire grows slightly; crews work to reinforce fire lines

Estimate of full containment is now Aug. 1

Drop-off deadline for Montezuma County primary ballots is Tuesday

may be dropped off in Cortez

County claims trails, roads on national forest

Resolution claims 17 roads and trails in local counties

416 Fire will get national management team this week

grows 16 acres – first reported increase in 3 days

Smoke-filled skies give way to bluebird days, but 416 Fire still breathes

structures lost, no injuries reported; blaze remains at 34,161 acres, 35 percent contained

Town of Dolores thanks crews fighting Burro Fire

Dolores hosts reggae band with a Native American message

Concert is a fundraiser for Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance

Burro Fire reaches 53 percent containment; Type 3 team will take over

support personnel in Dolores plan to leave by Thursday

Evacuation orders lifted for all remaining residents

Residents in Falls Creek Ranch and High Meadows subdivisions can return home

Silverton shop owners feel economic squeeze from 416 Fire

Retail-dependent economy already struggling after weak winter

Ash runoff from 416 Fire turns Animas River black

Biologists paying close attention to potential fish kill

CU Boulder Museum of Natural History explores Mesa Verde National Park

opens to biology field researchers and students

Burro Fire teams plan to secure fire lines, mop up after rain

weather, fire risk expected throughout week

416 Fire smolders and creeps; crews focus on Falls Creek area

to dry, hot conditions expected this week

Air tankers play vital role in fighting 416 Fire

drop more retardant than any summer since Missionary Ridge

More evacuees go home as rain dampens fire

attack planned to secure Falls Creek Ridge