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Rico celebrates Fourth of July with parade, fireworks

Parade, picnic, live music entertain hundreds

July 4, 2019

Animas River

Is the Animas River still a Gold Medal fishery?

quality, aquatic life expected to rebound from numerous challenges

July 4, 2019

Cortez

Update: Fire south of Cortez blamed on barbecue grill

from grill spark grass fire, chief says

July 4, 2019

Local News

Reservoir operators confident in conditions

strong snowpack, waterways will meet all obligations this year

July 4, 2019

Local News

Pup fostering gives genetic boost to wild Mexican wolves

Mexican gray wolf pups, which are part of a cross-fostering program, are placed with packs in the wild in Arizona…

July 4, 2019

Local News

U.S. Forest Service may limit public comments

In June, the Forest Service proposed a significant overhaul of the NEPA process for logging and development on millions of…

July 4, 2019

Local News

Authorities identify victims of fatal crash east of Bayfield

Hailstorm may have played a role

July 4, 2019

Cortez

County considers allowing dog-friendly restaurants

considers allowing dogs on restaurant patios

July 4, 2019

416 Fire

Federal government sues Durango train over 416 Fire

Lawsuit seeks $25 million from D&SNG for firefighting costs

July 3, 2019

Dolores

Dolores Chamber defends use of lodgers tax funding

funding cuts go through, visitor center may close

July 3, 2019

Cortez

Brush fire contained north of Towaoc

followed narrow line along cottonwood grove

July 3, 2019

416 Fire

Official cause of 416 Fire ‘corroborates’ allegations in local lawsuit, attorney says

Residents and businesses have sued Durango train for damages

July 3, 2019

Local News

U.S. Highway 160 closed east of Bayfield for double fatal crash

expected to be closed for two hours

July 3, 2019

Business

Durango railroad’s liability for 416 Fire worries economic leaders

‘It will all come down to what the insurance will cover’

July 3, 2019

Briefs

Forest Service expands Doe Canyon Fire closure area

slowly grows, but so does containment

July 2, 2019

Dolores

Mountain rescues include trapped bear, distressed kayaker

crews clear four-wheel drive passes

July 2, 2019

Education

First Navajo business professor lands at Fort Lewis College

Claw says successful commerce key to sustaining tribes

July 2, 2019

Cortez

European company eyes Utah mill for radioactive material

European mill has run out of room to store uranium tailings

July 2, 2019

Cortez

Ranch Rodeo highlights rugged way of life

50 fans watch as locals compete at Montezuma County Fairgrounds

July 1, 2019

Jeep driver tries, fails to cross Dolores River at high water

one injured, but incident prompts investigation

July 1, 2019

Person remains missing five days after being swept away by stream

Incident occurred while Jeep was crossing Pole Creek

July 1, 2019

Health

Vaping laws take effect Monday across Colorado

also tighten existing smoking restrictions

July 1, 2019

Animas River

San Juan County closes road after avalanche

Avalanche debris flow diverts path of Upper Animas River

July 1, 2019

Teen ump caught in parents’ brawl gets major league support

Josh Cordova and his family were invited to Coors Field by major league umpire Chris Guccione to see the Los…

June 30, 2019