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Air quality advisory issued as wildfire smoke blankets Southwest Colorado

Young, elderly and those with heart disease and respiratory illnesses should consider staying indoors

DATE: Jul 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores grows to nearly 51,622 acres

Blaze was 22% contained following Monday’s mitigation efforts

DATE: Jul 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Towaoc man sentenced to seven years in prison for assault

Bentley Watts Jr. pleaded guilty to two counts of assault against a former partner in 2024

DATE: Jul 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Interim CEO wants to ‘make chocolate fun again’

Al Harper plans to move RMCF away from ‘corporate’ model, address financial woes

DATE: Jul 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez School District to host informational event on special education services

The event is open to all parents and guardians, even without a child in special education

DATE: Jul 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Car owners put Americana on full display during Cortez’s July 4 celebration

More than 70 old cars and modern models gleamed in the sun for the 250th celebration of the United States at Parque de Vida

DATE: Jul 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Operations team grows for Ferris Fire as it spreads

Because of the fire’s size/logistics, a complex incident management team has been ordered

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fireworks lit up the Cortez sky after mayor urged civility in Fourth of July fireworks debate

‘We’re going to do everything in our power to make sure that it is a safe and fun Fourth of July,’ mayor said

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Teen tribal members invited to apply for Colorado Youth Advisory Council

40 students connect with Colorado lawmakers to influence state policy

DATE: Jul 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ferris Fire crosses Dolores River Canyon, prompting additional evacuations

Residents can go to Pleasant View Fire Department to seek shelter

DATE: Jul 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Air quality advisory issued as wildfire smoke blankets Southwest Colorado

Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores grows to nearly 51,622 acres

Towaoc man sentenced to seven years in prison for assault

New Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Interim CEO wants to ‘make chocolate fun again’

Montezuma-Cortez School District to host informational event on special education services

Car owners put Americana on full display during Cortez’s July 4 celebration

Operations team grows for Ferris Fire as it spreads

Fireworks lit up the Cortez sky after mayor urged civility in Fourth of July fireworks debate

Teen tribal members invited to apply for Colorado Youth Advisory Council

Ferris Fire crosses Dolores River Canyon, prompting additional evacuations

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

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