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President declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – Firefighters slowed the advance of the largest wildfire in the U.S. as heavy winds relented Wednesday, while President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration that brings...

DATE: May 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado is about to spend $28 million to fund free summer bus and train trips

The idea is to get Coloradans used to riding transit in the hope they will form a habit

DATE: May 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango car lot riddled with bullets in apparent late-night drive-by

Owner estimates damage at $35,000 to $45,000

DATE: May 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest begins issuing firewood permits

The San Juan National Forest will begin selling permits to cut firewood starting May 2. Permits are divided into five separate tags; each tag is good for ½ cord of firewood and can be used ...

DATE: May 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dementia Support Group to be held

An in-person dementia support group will be held at 6 p.m. every third Thursday beginning May 19 at BeeHive Homes at the Cortez Homestead. The group will meet outdoors for adequate social di...

DATE: May 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Historic walking tours offered in Cortez

A sneak peak of the new Montezuma Heritage Museum also featured

DATE: May 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango reacts to draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade

Groups express despair and elation, but acknowledge ruling would have limited impact in Southwest Colorado

DATE: May 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Voters agree to remove sunset on Montezuma County Hospital District sales tax

In exchange, the mill levy was reduced 25%; voter turnout was 16%

DATE: May 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman gets two years for Cortez police chase and crash that injured 3 people

Collision on South Broadway occurred after a high-speed chase from Mancos through Cortez

DATE: May 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

N.M. governor to the feds: Stop igniting prescribed burns in windy, dry conditions

Hermits Peak Fire was set April 6 and quickly grew out of control because of ‘unexpected erratic winds in the late afternoon’

DATE: May 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico wildfire prompts call for U.S. disaster declaration

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – New Mexico’s governor on Tuesday asked President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scrambled to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the larg...

DATE: May 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe ramps up housing plans

Tribe lacks 200 homes; issue a priority after impacts from pandemic

DATE: May 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News