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Crews reinforce lines as hot, dry weather threatens to feed Stoner Mesa Fire

‘Rolling debris may cause uphill runs, torching, and spotting’

DATE: Aug 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Scientists chase storms across the Mountain West to study hail’s growing threat

The largest study in 40 yearshas CU and CSU researchers creating a massive database they hope can help them understand the force and features of hail

DATE: Aug 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crews battle to contain Stoner Mesa Fire, work to protect high value areas

‘Fully staffed division’ puts in fire line along mesa to protect County Road 38

DATE: Aug 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Blue Ridge Fire 90% contained after rapid start, fast firefighter response

Homes were put on evacuation, pre-evacuation notice in Forest Lakes subdivision Friday

DATE: Aug 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

SWOS board revamps website, offers after-school activities for new year

This meeting was the first of the 2025-26 school year

DATE: Aug 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Durangoan offers communication services to owners and their pets

Former businessperson and counselor says she finds purpose through ‘intuitive animal energy work’

DATE: Aug 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Controversy surrounds letter sent to tribal leaders after a death on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation

Ute Mountain Gun Violence Prevention Coalition demands actions from tribal leaders to prevent gun violence, but later apologizes

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Discussions begin with Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Cortez on new water treatment contract

City manager says 40-year-old agreement is set to expire in a year and a half

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Marginal gas wells to be plugged throughout Colorado

State grant will reimburse operators for costs

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former jail commander accused of viewing strip-search videos faces class-action lawsuit

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office and sheriff also named as defendants

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos from the San Juan County Fair: Learning the ropes

County fair holds 4-H Rodeo on Wednesday.

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico get less Colorado River water for a third year

States are working to reach agreement by next year on new long-term rules

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico