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San Juan National Forest to implement Stage 1 fire restrictions May 20

No campfires allowed outside developed campgrounds; ongoing drought creates dangerous wildfire conditions

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico fires prompt forest closures; governor seeks aid

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico's governor said Tuesday that given the ferocity and swift movements of a record-setting wildfire burning in the northeastern part of the state, the damage will be si...

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

Last weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters battle 600-acre wildfire north of Pagosa Springs

Small subdivision evacuated as Plumtaw Fire rips through Forest Service lands

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Bridge assisted living named a U.S. News Best Senior Living community

The Bridge at Farmington Assisted Living was named a 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Assisted Living community. The ratings are based on factors like community and activities, food a...

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

DFPD says Ute Pass Fire northeast of Durango was accidental, human-caused

A heavy-duty brush mower started the roughly 30-acre blaze

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez, Mancos and Dove Creek send convoy to state track meet

Cruzan, Showalter, Cressler lead three teams

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma planning board hears compliance issues with land use code

One project recommended for denial; another ordered to stop leasing unpermitted cabins

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Environmental groups partner to highlight pollinators’ crucial role

Workshop will teach property owners how create habitat for bees, butterflies and other insects

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico marks record with massive wildfire

A monster blaze churning in northern New Mexico for more than a month has blackened enough acreage to earn a place in the state’s record books. Aside from being the largest wildfire current...

DATE: May 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

BLM districts in Southwest Colorado will hold advisory meeting

Public meeting will be on Zoom; comment period scheduled

DATE: May 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Do farmers and ranchers take stock of mental health? Or is it ‘men don’t cry’?

Drought, disease and economic pressure take a toll on La Plata County agriculturalists

DATE: May 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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