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Montezuma County reinstates fire ban amid a wave of restrictions in Four Corners

Cortez’s Fourth of July fireworks will proceed

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Phil Weiser undeterred by polling gap in governor’s race

Attorney general says he’ll keep fighting Trump-era overreach despite trailing Bennet

DATE: Jul 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

$50,000 grant awarded to preserve wetlands along Animas River

La Plata Open Space Conservancy received funds to finance conservation easement for 67-acre property north of Durango

DATE: Jun 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘No Kings’ protests across rural America biggest to date

More than 700 people showed up in Cortez

DATE: Jun 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: San Juan National Forest to enter Stage 1 fire restrictions July 1

The update comes after a small brush fire in northern Cortez Wednesday was put out, while dry weather conditions are expected ahead

DATE: Jun 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

CEO of Southwest Health System talks rural health care, federal cuts

As Medicaid cuts work their way through the Senate, Southwest Health System is in fairly good standing, said CEO Joe Theine, but uncertainty remains

DATE: Jun 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crash leads to rollover on Camino del Rio in Durango

Lexus driver cited for improper turn

DATE: Jun 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Compañeros: ICE arrests two workers headed to Pagosa Springs construction site

Detentions mark eighth and ninth apprehended individuals in Durango area

DATE: Jun 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde National Park reports rise in non-native plants, fall in Mancos River

Density of one rare plant species declines

DATE: Jun 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Power outage lasting nearly 3½ hours hits thousands north of Bayfield

Forest Lakes, Vallecito and Lemon reservoir areas back online

DATE: Jun 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez centers safety with updated Fourth of July plans

Three emergencies cut short the fireworks last year, but the city says it will have additional safety resources this year

DATE: Jun 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Award-winning crisis response team in Montezuma County will close as funding dries up

Federal funding cuts slashed its grant opportunities

DATE: Jun 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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