Crews complete burn operations at Rim Fire south of Colorado state line

BLM manages fire to enhance wildlife habitat

Pakistan arrests 129 Muslims after mob attacks on Christian churches and homes

Alleged desecration of Raja set off a violent rampage

First Cortez school board meeting of the year leads to BOCES discussions

Director of ESS Lisa Megal addresses the school board about plans

‘Oppenheimer’ film breathes new life into former FLC professor’s life mission

Leonard ‘Red’ Bird taught peace and dangers of nuclear war

Arrest made in connection with skeletal remains found on Middle Mountain

Colorado man held on suspicion of second-degree murder

City of Cortez urges property owners to apply for free ‘brownfield’ assessments

Assessments can lead to beautify properties and increase property values

I Matter advocates for Colorado youths’ mental health

Since the pandemic, mental health resources have been amped up to serve Colorado’s youths

Inmate dies at La Plata County Jail

Daniel Foard reportedly suffered a ruptured ulcer; CBI is investigating

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

Saturday, Aug. 19 Ax-throwing competition: Firefighters vs. Police, 9 a.m. Blondie’s Trophy Room, 45 E. Main St. Teams of two. $30 per team. All proceeds benefit Renew Inc. “Elevated Paint”...

Passenger leakage data shows Albuquerque is Durango airport’s largest competitor

Airport has experiences increased passenger traffic during July

Albuquerque apartment residents form union, protest ‘uninhabitable conditions’

Members have laid out a list of conditions at Artisan Village

Report finds agriculture uses 80% of New Mexico’s fresh water

Water evaporation increases with higher temperatures