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Running out of office space, Cortez buys Empire Electric Association building

Running the city or running out of office space? Both descriptions apply equally to city employees in Cortez. During Tuesday night’s regular meeting, City Council authorized Cortez to buy the Empire ...
DATE: Jul 28, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Rim Road Fire 35% contained, crews working to douse hot spots

Fire crews have stopped the growth of the Rim Road Fire south of Durango-La Plata County Airport, bringing its size down from 114 acres to 97 acres and containment to 35% as of Tuesday afternoon, acco...
DATE: Jul 28, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

More than $8 million secured for Cortez airport repairs

A smoother landing paved with over $8 million in new funding is coming to Cortez Municipal Airport. Mayor Rachel Medina authorized the city to accept a grant for the airport’s runway rehabilitation p...
DATE: Jul 28, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

The stars behind the Montezuma County Fair

Local 4-H members and their parents gathered at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds Saturday afternoon before dispersing to set up exhibit tables for the upcoming Montezuma County Fair. Monday will feat...
DATE: Jul 28, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Elkhorn Fire expands to 314 acres

The Elkhorn Fire north of Durango has grown to 314 acres, with spot fires igniting in the Bear Creek drainage, according to Monday morning briefings from managers. According to Lorena Williams, sp...
DATE: Jul 28, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito hydroelectric plant returns to local ownership, powering regional energy shift

VALLECITO – A hydroelectric plant below Vallecito Dam has served as a modest but steady source of renewable energy since the late 1980s. Now, 40 years since its inception, it has come under local own...
DATE: Jul 28, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Passengers flee smoking jet on emergency slide after apparent landing gear problem at Denver airport

Passengers slid down an emergency slide of a smoking jet at Denver International Airport due to a possible problem with the plane's landing gear, authorities said. American Airlines Flight 3023 report...
DATE: Jul 27, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

52 homes evacuated, more on alert from Elkhorn and Rim Road fires

The Rim Road and Elkhorn fires have prompted the evacuation of a combined 52 homes. Evacuees from both places are encouraged to shelter at Escalante Middle School at 141 Baker Lane if they don’t have ...
DATE: Jul 27, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 CATEGORY: Gallery

Southwest Health System welcomes back Dr. Kameo Smith and introduces Dr. Nathan Clyde

Southwest Health System has expanded its medical team with the return of Dr. Kameo Smith to Southwest Medical Group and the addition of Dr. Nathan Clyde to its roster of providers. Smith is a primary ...
DATE: Jul 27, 2025 CATEGORY: Community

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