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• Wildfires burn 7,000 acres in western Colorado

  May 27, 2012 2:55 PM

  MONTROSE, Colo. (AP) - Gusty winds have spread two wildfires in western Colorado that have burned more than 7,000 acres and prompted the evacuation of several campgrounds. U.S. Forest Service spokesman Steve Segin says crews are battling a wildfire that has scorched at least 5,000 acres of rugged canyon land... more »

• Colo. GOP's beetle-kill timber bill questioned

  January 25, 2012 2:25 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Republicans want to eliminate local restrictions they say stifle the sale of beetle-killed timber. But groups representing local governments say there are no such restrictions. That's calling into question the validity of one of the centerpieces of the GOP's jobs package this year. Republican Speaker... more »

• Bowie Resources asks to expand federal coal leases

  October 8, 2011 2:07 PM

  MONTROSE, Colo. (AP) - Bowie Resources LLC Is looking to expand its existing federal coal leases north of Paonia in Delta County. The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the company's proposal. The agency says the company wants to add about 505 acres to its leases,... more »

• Arrest made in 2006 murder case from Montrose

  August 18, 2011 1:46 PM

  The office of the Colorado Attorney General, John Suthers made an announcement today that the work of the office's Foreign Prosecutions Unit has resulted in the arrest of Miguel Godinez, Gilberto Godinez, and Luis Partida in Nayarit, Mexico in connection with the 2006 murder of 25-year-old Marco Antonio Vargas-Salvador in... more »

• 3 to be tried in Mexico for Colorado slaying

  August 17, 2011 8:20 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Mexican authorities arrested three men suspected in a 2006 slaying outside a Colorado bar. Colorado Attorney General John Suthers' office said Wednesday that the men are Mexican nationals and will be prosecuted in their country. They are suspects in the shooting death of Marco Vargas-Salvador, who was... more »

• Smoke health advisory for southwestern Colorado

  June 4, 2011 6:01 PM

  The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued a Smoke Health Advisory for Southwestern Colorado. This advisory will be valid from 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011 until 2 a.m. Sunday, June 5, 2011. Cities in this area include but are not limited to, Delta, Montrose, Gunnison, Telluride,... more »

• Opponents continue challenge of uranium mill

  April 23, 2011 2:07 PM

  MONTROSE, Colo. (AP) - Opponents of a uranium mill proposed near Naturita (nat-yur'-EE'-tah) in southwest Colorado are challenging the project on grounds that federal law doesn't adequately protect against radon emissions. The Montrose Daily Press reports that the group Sheep Mountain Alliance is arguing the 1989 federal Clean Air... more »

• Colorado District Attorney faces more charges

  December 23, 2010 1:44 PM

  MONTROSE, Colo. (AP) - A western Colorado district attorney facing criminal charges for allegedly demanding sexual favors from women in his office has been arrested again, this time on allegations of harassment and violating his bond. The Grand Junction Sentinel reports that Montrose County District Attorney Myrl Serra was... more »

• Interim District Attorney appointed in western counties

  December 17, 2010 5:15 PM

  MONTROSE, Colo. (AP) - A Montrose lawyer has been appointed acting district attorney for six southwestern Colorado counties after the elected DA was indicted on charges of demanding sexual favors from women in his office. The Montrose Daily Press reports that Dan Hotsenpiller, a former prosecutor, will serve as... more »

• Special prosecutor appointed in Montrose DA case

  September 30, 2010 1:00 PM

  MONTROSE, Colo. (AP) - A district attorney from western Colorado has been arrested, accused of unlawful sexual contact and indecent exposure. Myrl Serra is the top prosecutor in for the 7th Judicial District, which is based in Montrose and covers six western counties. Colorado Attorney General John Suthers' office... more »

• Governor requests help for melon farmers

  August 6, 2010 7:00 PM

  Gov. Bill Ritter Friday announced he has requested federal disaster assistance for Otero and Montrose counties where freezing temperatures and severe hail affected crops. Gov. Ritter sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack asking for Secretarial Disaster Designation. In Otero County, frost and freezing temperatures devastated melon... more »

• 5 miles of wilderness charred, fire line grows

  May 26, 2010 8:34 AM

  A wildfire burning in southwest Colorado's San Miguel Canyon is about 25 percent contained. Fire information officer Chris Barth said helicopters hit hot spots while crews worked on the perimeter. He says crews have taken advantage of limited fire activity. The fire was burning on an estimated nearly... more »

• Wind spreads Colorado canyon blaze

  May 24, 2010 8:17 AM

  Firefighters say an intense canyon fire ripping through San Miguel County is spreading and getting more intense with the help of high winds blowing at up to 60 mph. The blaze is burning mostly on federal land, and has grown beyond 3,000 acres. About 150 firefighters were working the... more »

• Arrest made in funny money case

  March 4, 2010 1:57 PM

  The Canon City Police Department says there's been an arrest in a local case of counterfeit money. The Colorado State Patrol arrested Herbert Elijil Rojo in Akron, Colorado, on other charges. After seeing a press release from Canon City, Rojo was named a suspect in the case. ... more »

• Feeling lucky? $100 will win you homes in Colorado raffles

  September 9, 2009 12:45 PM

  Two Colorado charities are raffling off homes, each selling tickets to a dream for $100 a shot. The Colorado Boys & Girls Clubs are giving you a choice--a $1,000,000 ski home at The Sanctuary at Keystone; a loft in LoDo; or $1,000,000 cash. All proceeds benefit the 37 community Boys... more »