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Thousands celebrate Independence Day in Cortez

Thousands celebrate Independence Day in Cortez

A Four Corners crowd watches fireworks in Cortez's Parque de Vida.

Forecasters call for drier-than-average monsoon

Forecasters call for drier-than-average monsoon

Monsoon weather pattern may arrive in region later than usual

Rico celebrates Fourth of July with parade, fireworks

Rico celebrates Fourth of July with parade, fireworks

Parade, picnic, live music entertain hundreds

La Plata Electric Association requests buyout estimate from Tri-State

La Plata Electric Association requests buyout estimate from Tri-State

Co-op concerned Tri-State is seeking federal regulation

Local teen selected to play in prestigious all-star tournament

Local teen selected to play in prestigious all-star tournament

Cortez Middle School’ Miles Frost to compete at All American Games in Florida

Fairgrounds Speedway set to host races this weekend

Fairgrounds Speedway set to host races this weekend

Region’s top drivers, fireworks show highlight weekend racing at Cortez track

Update: Fire south of Cortez blamed on barbecue grill

Update: Fire south of Cortez blamed on barbecue grill

Embers from grill spark grass fire, chief says

Authorities identify victims of fatal crash east of Bayfield

Authorities identify victims of fatal crash east of Bayfield

Hailstorm may have played a role

Gas station employees in Durango stop robbery suspect

Gas station employees in Durango stop robbery suspect

Police say New Mexico man and woman tried to steal money bag

County considers allowing dog-friendly restaurants

County considers allowing dog-friendly restaurants

County considers allowing dogs on restaurant patios

Mancos Library Rolling Brigade

Mancos Library Rolling Brigade

Bikes, trikes, skateboards invited to take part in Mancos Days parade

Dolores Chamber defends use of lodgers tax funding

Dolores Chamber defends use of lodgers tax funding

If funding cuts go through, visitor center may close

Official cause of 416 Fire ‘corroborates’ allegations in local lawsuit, attorney says

Official cause of 416 Fire ‘corroborates’ allegations in local lawsuit, attorney says

Residents and businesses have sued Durango train for damages

U.S. Highway 160 closed east of Bayfield for double fatal crash

U.S. Highway 160 closed east of Bayfield for double fatal crash

Road expected to be closed for two hours

Durango railroad’s liability for 416 Fire worries economic leaders

Durango railroad’s liability for 416 Fire worries economic leaders

‘It will all come down to what the insurance will cover’

Forest Service expands Doe Canyon Fire closure area

Forest Service expands Doe Canyon Fire closure area

Fire slowly grows, but so does containment

LPEA blasts Tri-State for seeking federal rate structure

Electricity production and distribution

LPEA blasts Tri-State for seeking federal rate structure

Energy supplier wants one set of rules

Local church replaces electric bill with community connection fund

Community Connections

Local church replaces electric bill with community connection fund

River Church partnering with local solar nonprofit

Mountain rescues include trapped bear, distressed kayaker

Mountain rescues include trapped bear, distressed kayaker

Road crews clear four-wheel drive passes

European company eyes Utah mill for radioactive material

European company eyes Utah mill for radioactive material

East European mill has run out of room to store uranium tailings

Cortez Water Dragons place fourth in Montrose

Cortez Water Dragons place fourth in Montrose

Erin Lawrence wins seven individual events at competitive three-day meet

Ranch Rodeo highlights rugged way of life

Ranch Rodeo highlights rugged way of life

About 50 fans watch as locals compete at Montezuma County Fairgrounds

Jeep driver tries, fails to cross Dolores River at high water

Jeep driver tries, fails to cross Dolores River at high water

No one injured, but incident prompts investigation

Person remains missing five days after being swept away by stream

Person remains missing five days after being swept away by stream

Incident occurred while Jeep was crossing Pole Creek