Gallery Thousands celebrate Independence Day in Cortez A Four Corners crowd watches fireworks in Cortez's Parque de Vida. July 5, 2019
Cortez Forecasters call for drier-than-average monsoon Monsoon weather pattern may arrive in region later than usual July 4, 2019
Frontpage Lead Rico celebrates Fourth of July with parade, fireworks Parade, picnic, live music entertain hundreds July 4, 2019
Business La Plata Electric Association requests buyout estimate from Tri-State Co-op concerned Tri-State is seeking federal regulation July 4, 2019
Cortez Local teen selected to play in prestigious all-star tournament Middle School’ Miles Frost to compete at All American Games in Florida July 4, 2019
Newsletter Fairgrounds Speedway set to host races this weekend Region’s top drivers, fireworks show highlight weekend racing at Cortez track 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 Authorities identify victims of fatal crash east of Bayfield Hailstorm may have played a role July 4, 2019
Crime Gas station employees in Durango stop robbery suspect say New Mexico man and woman tried to steal money bag July 4, 2019
Cortez County considers allowing dog-friendly restaurants considers allowing dogs on restaurant patios July 4, 2019
Briefs Mancos Library Rolling Brigade Bikes, trikes, skateboards invited to take part in Mancos Days parade July 3, 2019
Dolores Dolores Chamber defends use of lodgers tax funding funding cuts go through, visitor center may close 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
Electricity production and distribution LPEA blasts Tri-State for seeking federal rate structure supplier wants one set of rules July 2, 2019
Community Connections Local church replaces electric bill with community connection fund Church partnering with local solar nonprofit July 2, 2019
Dolores Mountain rescues include trapped bear, distressed kayaker crews clear four-wheel drive passes 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
Newsletter Cortez Water Dragons place fourth in Montrose Lawrence wins seven individual events at competitive three-day meet July 1, 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