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Cause of fire eludes investigators

CBI visits scene,collects samples

February 14, 2014

Fire guts 3 shops in Cortez

Traffic detoured until noon Sunday

February 12, 2014

Fire guts 3 shops in downtown Cortez

Traffic detoured until noon Sunday

February 11, 2014

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Fire guts three shops on Main Street, Cortez

Traffic detoured until noon Sunday after early morning fire; neighboring businesses step up to assist firefighters

February 9, 2014

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Mesa Verde wants plan to manage invasive weeds

Non-native plants competing with native species, park says

February 7, 2014

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Mancos Briefs

Marshal Lerette works with first-graders Cutter Bell, Tori McKinley and Savannah Stiegelmeyer. The group was classifying earth materials and making…

February 4, 2014

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Volunteer Fire Department provides lessons for life

When I was 16, two of my best friends and I joined the Mancos Volunteer Fire Department as junior members.…

February 4, 2014

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Mesa Verde wants plan to manage invasive weeds

Dozens of non-native plants competing with native species, park says

February 4, 2014

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Chimney fires reported as burning season heats up

No major damage or injuries were reported after two reported chimney fires this week. The Cortez Fire Protection District was…

December 6, 2013

Lightning strikes home, damaging utilities

Morning storm keeps firefighters busy

October 11, 2013

Montezuma County now has a dive-recovery team

Courtesy Photo<br><br>The Lewis-Arriola six-person dive-and-recovery unit recently completed training at With the unique geographic location and accessibility to multiple bodies…

October 7, 2013

Fire chief asks for tax hike Cortez fire district

wants to increaselevy by 2.5 mills

August 22, 2013

Fire ban lifted

Restrictions remain in county, Mesa Verde

July 30, 2013

Judge denies change of venue in Roatcap fire defendant’s case

A defense counsel request for a change of venue in the Roatcap fire case was denied Friday by District Court…

July 29, 2013

Fire bans lifted

Restrictions still in place in county, Mesa Verde

July 29, 2013

Agencies unite in fight against fires

JOE HANEL/Durango Herald<br><br>Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell di FORT COLLINS – Hoping that cooperation can replace…

July 22, 2013

Rico Fire Protection District wins funds for equipment

The Rico Fire Department has been successful in winning grants to upgrade equipment. The Rico Fire Protection District in Dolores…

July 17, 2013

USFS, BLM cut fire limits

Thanks to the arrival of monsoonal weather patterns and lowering of fire danger, the San Juan National Forest will eliminate…

July 17, 2013

USFS, BLM reduce fire restrictions

Thanks to the arrival of monsoonal weather patterns and lowering of fire danger, the San Juan National Forest will eliminate…

July 16, 2013

Papoose smoke hangs over area

Smoke hanging over Montezuma County reportedly is from the Papoose Fire, one of the three fires making up the West…

July 4, 2013

Fireworks at Cortez, Groundhog, not Dolores

Dolores will not have a fireworks display this year. Fireworks in Cortez will begin at dusk – approximately 9 p.m.…

July 3, 2013

Crews smother fire at Mesa Verde

The North Rim Fire at Mesa Verde National Park was fully contained at one acre early this morning. Yesterday’s initial…

July 3, 2013

Wildfire burns at Mesa Verde National Park

A plane dumps a load of slurry on a fire on the north face of the mesa Tuesday afternoon.Sam Green/Cortez…

July 2, 2013

Fireworks postponed

The Mancos Fourth of July fireworks show has been canceled because of current drought conditions. Mancos Fire District Assistant Chief…

July 2, 2013