Wildfire burns at Mesa Verde National Park

Lightning sparked a wildfire at Mesa Verde National Park around 4 p.m. Tuesday. The fire was burning near Park Point, reported park information officer Betty Lieurance, ...

Spigots still open

Town has ample water, but drought is evident

Fireworks postponed

The Mancos Fourth of July fireworks show has been canceled because of current drought conditions. Mancos Fire District Assistant Chief Ed Martinez confirmed Tuesday that the town'...

Federal fire bans upgraded

Open burning not allowed in lower campsites

Federal fire bans upgraded

Open burning not allowed in lower campsites

The show will go on

Cortez will have fireworks on July 4

As water dries up, disputes begin to boil

Deputy helps mediate conflicts over irrigation rights

Agencies prohibit fires

County burn ban still in effect

Public lands agencies launch fire ban

County burn ban still in effect

Public lands agencies launch fire ban

County burn ban still in effect

Fire ban is back on

Prohibition<br/>on burning back

Drought is now 'extreme'

An ominous graphic on the U.S. Drought Monitor website reveals worsening drought conditions overtaking the region. The 12-week map animation begins March 19 and ends June 4. Red h...