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416 Fire crews struggle to contain blaze; evacuations grow

825 homes evacuated, 1,021 homes placed on pre-evacuation notice

June 4, 2018

Education

Montezuma-Cortez High School honor roll

Semester 2, 2017-2018

June 4, 2018

Local News

State measures aim to address opioids as deaths continue to rise

Pending Medicaid measure could provide inpatient treatments

June 4, 2018

Local News

On Day 3, evacuated residents wait and wonder

Community hotline fields calls

June 4, 2018

Local News

SWOS graduates 15 seniors in intimate ceremony

SWOS commencement includes time for staff and parents to honor 2018 graduates

June 4, 2018

Business

Cortez Farmers Market holds sunny Saturday opening

Weekly market will run through October

June 3, 2018

Local News

Federal biologists look to boost Mexican wolf genetics

GILA NATIONAL FOREST, N.M. (AP) – On an early Monday morning, four helpless, tiny creatures that will eventually become some…

June 3, 2018

Business

Walmart offers employees new perk: cheap access to college

Walmart is offering its employees affordable access to a college degree. It hopes the new benefit will help it recruit…

June 3, 2018

Local News

In race for governor, Stapleton focuses on economy, state spending

Republican runs on experience as state treasurer

June 3, 2018

Local News

Effort to recall Commissioner Gwen Lachelt cost county tens of thousands

Staff time was the largest expense

June 3, 2018

Business

Former Katzin Music co-owner to open new supply store

Jimmy’s Music and Supply set to open on July 1

June 3, 2018

Education

Tuition jumps 5% at Fort Lewis College

School adds $750,000 to recruit students

June 3, 2018

Local News

Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo rides into Cortez Thursday

Three-day event features fun for all ages

June 3, 2018

Local News

Update: Additional homes placed on pre-evacuation notice

After fire reaches Hermosa Creek drainage, notices issued as a precaution

June 3, 2018

Business

Hunt is on for firms looking to move to Durango

Relocation program targets back-office shops such as payroll departments

June 3, 2018

Local News

Firefighters gain ground on 416 Fire

Air attack, favorable weather conditions help achieve 10 percent containment

June 2, 2018

Local News

416 Fire is about 2,000 acres in size, 10 percent contained

Durango train will suspend service until at least June 10

June 2, 2018

Local News

Wildfire jumps, closes state highway in northern New Mexico

CIMARRON, N.M. — A wildfire raced across a swath of tinder-dry forest in northeastern New Mexico on Friday, sending up…

June 1, 2018

Local News

Wildfire scorches 100 acres; homes under evacuation and pre-evacuation notice

U.S. Highway 550 closed through north Animas Valley

June 1, 2018

Local News

Community Calendar

Monday, June 4<br><br>Southwest Health System open house, 6-8 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital campus. Parking at the Medical Office Building at…

May 31, 2018

Local News

Southwest Health System to hold open house on Monday

Public can tour new hospital buildings

May 31, 2018

Local News

Three bears euthanized for breaking into homes

Sow, yearlings were a danger to humans, officials say

May 31, 2018

Local News

ATVs suspected of damaging alpine tundra north of Silverton

Drivers accused of going off-road, leaving tire marks in wetlands

May 30, 2018

Local News

Man falls on Animas City Mountain, taken to Mercy

Man fell about 20-25 feet

May 30, 2018