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Wildfire quietly grows to more than 5,000 acres in southwest Colorado
A fire that sparked in Colorado on May 14 has quietly grown to more than 5,000 acres over recent days. According to InciWeb, the Spruce Creek Fire has burned 5,699 acres roughly 11 miles northeast of Dolores at last report – up from a Thursday report of 4,962 acres being burned by the blaze. No evacuation orders have been issued at this time. The Town of Dolores is located in southwest Colorado, about 36 miles northwest of Durango. At last report, the fire was at 38 percent containment. Firefighters have been able to successfully use Forest Service Roads as firelines, with more than 170 personnel involved in fighting the blaze. Find additional information here. STAY INFORMED: Get free Colorado news with our daily newsletter (Click here)
Reminder: Cortez City Offices Closed on May 27 for Memorial Day, Adjusted Hours for Recreation Center
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Cortez Recycling Program Halted: Baler Malfunction at Montezuma County Landfill
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Boost Your Business in Cortez: Apply Now for Storefront Improvement Grants
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Important Community Meeting: BOCC to Discuss New Landfill Contract Today
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In a Sustained Drought, Water Solutions Grant Supports Agricultural Innovation in Rural Colorado
Walk into Pueblo Seed and Food Co on a Friday afternoon in Cortez, Colorado, and you’ll be met with a wall full of bread that looks a little different than bread at the supermarket. The Pueblo Brick, for instance, is a loaf made with rye flour, einkorn (an ancient grain), and blue corn, topped with seeds and nuts, and fermented for 30 hours. But the most unique part of Pueblo Seed and Food Co is that many of the grains that are milled and baked on the premises, are grown only a few miles from it.
⚠️ Update: Road Hazard Reported on County Road near Dove Creek, Colorado
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. A road hazard has been reported between County Road 4 and County Road G, approximately 4 miles north of Dove Creek near Mile Point 65.4. The information was provided by a Waze user and has been automatically generated in the COtrip system. It is important to note that while this alert has been made available to the public, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) cannot verify the accuracy of the hazard report. As this is a user-reported incident, drivers in the vicinity of the mentioned location, 64961 US Highway 491, Northdale, Dolores County, are advised to proceed with caution until further verification or updates are provided regarding the road conditions.
Montezuma County Commissioners Reject High Impact Permit, Discuss Local Developments in April Meeting
The Montezuma County Board of Commissioners met on April 30, 2024, at the county administration building in Cortez, Colorado. The meeting included Chairman Jim Candelaria, Vice Chairman Kent Lindsay, Commissioner Gerald Koppenhafer, County Administrator Travis Anderson, County Attorney Ian MacLaren, and County Clerk Kim Percell. Chairman Candelaria led the Pledge of Allegiance to start the session.
Key Decisions on Local Development: Montezuma County BOCC Meeting Highlights
On May 14, 2024, the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners met in Mancos, Colorado. They discussed local development and zoning issues. The meeting started with a public hearing on a 3 Lot Minor Subdivision and rezoning for a 69-acre property east of Road 39 and south of Road J, proposed by the Margaret Johnson Gaddis Estate through agent Keenen Lovett. This was followed by a hearing on a rezoning request from Northwest Pipeline, LLC, represented by Stephan Knubel, for an 11.88-acre property for industrial use.
Upcoming Community Meeting on Sun Bear Solar Project in Cortez
The Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will attend a presentation on the Sun Bear solar project on May 14, 2024. The event, involving discussions with representatives from Canigou Capital, Kiewit Construction, and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, will be held at the Cortez Chamber of Commerce, 20 West Main Street, Cortez, at 3:00 p.m.
⚠️ Traffic Alert: Road Maintenance on CO 184 with Speed Reductions in Montezuma County
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Colorado. Local residents and commuters traveling through Montezuma County should be aware of ongoing road maintenance activities taking place between County Road 37 and County Road 40, approximately 3 to 5 miles west of Mancos, from Mile Point 21 to Mile Point 23. Due to these operations, there is alternating traffic which may impact flow and travel times in the area. A speed reduction has been implemented for safety, with maximum speeds advised at 40 Miles Per Hour through the affected segment. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and to account for potential delays when planning their travel.
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