Record-setting wildfire in New Mexico declared contained

ALBUQUERQUE – More than four grueling months and $300 million later, the federal government has declared the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history 100% contained, a notable miles...

Hickenlooper stops in Dolores to promote river conservation bill

Dolores and Montezuma county officials discuss legislation to protect Lower Dolores River

Motorcycle rally returns Labor Day weekend to Durango, Ignacio

Three-day event will feature stunt riders, annual parade and noise

Afghan refugee faces murder charge in third Muslim killing

ALBUQUERQUE – An Afghan refugee charged in the slayings of two Muslim men is facing new charges in connection with the shooting death of another man in the parking lot of a refugee resettlem...

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for neck stabbing in Durango

Durango police describe attack as unprovoked

Boy hit in lighted crosswalk on South Broadway in Cortez

Driver in U.S. government vehicle issued three citations; boy suffered injuries

N.M. city, victim of government burn, now faces water shortage

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, buzzing chainsaws interrupt the serenity. Crews are hustling to remove charred trees and other debris that have been washing down t...

5 New Mexico jails less than half staffed; 1 moving inmates

ALBUQUERQUE – Five of New Mexico’s 26 county jails and detention centers are suffering from staff shortages that have pushed vacancy rates among correctional officers above 50%. At least one...

Colorado mushroom forays, improved by monsoons, are becoming more popular

The Colorado Mycological Society, which holds fungi training classes and leads mushroom forays, has experienced a boost in membership in recent years

State Sen. Kevin Priola switches party registration to Democrat, citing conspiracies

‘There is too much at stake right now for Republicans to be in charge,’ Henderson lawmaker writes

John Wayne Grit Series celebrates classic film while fundraising for cancer

5K and 10K scheduled for Aug. 27 in Ridgway

Community Calendar: What’s happening in the Cortez area

CORTEZ Saturday, Sept. 10 Monthly meeting of the League of Women Voters of Montezuma County, 10 a.m., Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St., Mancos. Cosponsored by the Adult Service ...