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Operations team grows for Ferris Fire as it spreads

After an active Friday where the Ferris Fire crossed parts of the low-flowing Dolores River and now climbs the western rim, fire officials expect to see another day of growing activity. The wildfire ...
DATE: Jul 04, 2026 CATEGORY: Local News

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

Cortez Mayor Dennis Spruell urged community members to remain civil in debates over the city’s Fourth of July fireworks display prior to the show, emphasizing that the Cortez Fire Protection District ...
DATE: Jul 04, 2026 CATEGORY: Local News

Teen tribal members invited to apply for Colorado Youth Advisory Council

The Colorado Youth Advisory Council, a group of young Coloradans who gather to propose state legislation, has two seats open for one Ute Mountain Ute tribal member and one Southern Ute tribal member. ...
DATE: Jul 04, 2026 CATEGORY: Local News

Police blotter

Thursday, June 25 11:42 a.m.: An officer responded to the Montezuma County Detention Center, 730 E. Driscoll St., to serve warrants on a man. Note: Summaries are based on anonymized incident rep...
DATE: Jul 04, 2026 CATEGORY: For the record

Ferris Fire crosses Dolores River Canyon, prompting additional evacuations

The Ferris Fire swept through Dolores River Canyon Friday afternoon, an outcome firefighters both feared and anticipated as the blaze 15 miles northwest of Dolores encroached on the narrow gap borderi...
DATE: Jul 03, 2026 CATEGORY: Local News

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

Mesa Verde National Park and Yucca House National Monument imposed Stage 2 fire restrictions on Friday July 3 as wildfire risk continues to increase and fire crews battle fires across the state. ...
DATE: Jul 03, 2026 CATEGORY: Local News

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

A coalition of New Mexico residents are pushing to save the nearly 80-year-old Sunspot Solar Observatory in the Sacramento Mountains near Alamogordo, after the National Science Foundation announced it...
DATE: Jul 03, 2026 CATEGORY: New Mexico

Gunnison, Meeker, Bayfield and Cortez plan July Fourth fireworks

A few days ago, Hugo Ferchau, chief of the Gunnison County Fire Protection District, sent eight firefighters and two engines to assist crews battling the Gold Mountain fire near Ouray. He’s also helpi...
DATE: Jul 03, 2026 CATEGORY: Local News

Understanding Initiative No. 195 and Colorado’s proposed graduated income tax

This November, Colorado voters will decide candidates and several statewide ballot measures. Colorado is one of 26 states with a referendum and initiative process. A referendum is a proposal submitted...
DATE: Jul 03, 2026 CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Southwest Health System seeks community members for open board positions

Southwest Health System is asking residents to apply for openings on its board of directors, noting that the board is a vital part of guiding local healthcare services. Members of the board support SH...
DATE: Jul 03, 2026 CATEGORY: Local News

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