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Stage 2 fire restrictions enacted at Mesa Verde National Park, Yucca House National Monument

Conditions took effect on Friday

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico residents push to save nearly 80-year-old Sunspot Solar Observatory as demolition nears

Liquid mercury leak prompted National Science Foundation to cease operations

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Gunnison, Meeker, Bayfield and Cortez plan July Fourth fireworks

‘We know how to mitigate the risks,’ Gunnison County fire chief says

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health System seeks community members for open board positions

Applications are due by the end of July

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores reaches 10% containment Thursday

‘Super Scooper’ aircraft to join operations Friday

DATE: Jul 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

7th Street affordable housing plans draw mixed reactions from Cortez residents

Limited land and competing priorities prompt value questions about units, green space

DATE: Jul 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Republicans nominate Cox for commissioner, Frizzell for county clerk

Unofficial final primary results reported Wednesday evening

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire crews prioritize structure protection on Ferris Fire as weather improves

Blaze had grown to 25,814 acres as of Wednesday night, with zero containment

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will betting on wildfires lead to arson?

Fire survivors say using prediction markets to gamble on wildfire is “morally reprehensible”

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Despite regional fires, Cortez still plans to host July 4 fireworks show

While multiple blazes burn in the Four Corners, Cortez officials say the show will go on, weather permitting

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

While firefighters battle Ferris Fire, San Juan National Forest enacts Stage 2 fire restrictions

These restrictions will come into effect on Wednesday

DATE: Jul 1, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stage 2 fire restrictions enacted at Mesa Verde National Park, Yucca House National Monument

New Mexico residents push to save nearly 80-year-old Sunspot Solar Observatory as demolition nears

Gunnison, Meeker, Bayfield and Cortez plan July Fourth fireworks

Southwest Health System seeks community members for open board positions

Update: Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores reaches 10% containment Thursday

7th Street affordable housing plans draw mixed reactions from Cortez residents

Montezuma County Republicans nominate Cox for commissioner, Frizzell for county clerk

July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Wildfire crews prioritize structure protection on Ferris Fire as weather improves

Will betting on wildfires lead to arson?

Despite regional fires, Cortez still plans to host July 4 fireworks show

While firefighters battle Ferris Fire, San Juan National Forest enacts Stage 2 fire restrictions

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