Montezuma County’s denial of a high-impact permit for a Dollar General store just off Highway 145 has been upheld.

The Montezuma County commissioners are planning to take on the duties of the county administrator themselves while they look for a replacement for current administrator Travis Anderson.

The Cortez Public Library’s July programs include summer reading, dinosaur activities, a Tyrannosaur display, story time, teen events and a puzzle race.

The Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores is more than 56,000 acres and 22% contained. At a Dove Creek meeting, officials explained how steep terrain, dry fuels, weather and limited access are shaping the firefighting strategy.

163 years ago, two massive armies collided at the small, sleepy town of Gettysburg.

This week’s Farm News & Views Report covers farm profitability concerns, USDA staffing cuts, Colorado wheat losses, farm aid, E15 and regenerative agriculture.

The Ferris Fire northwest of Dolores is about 51,000 acres and 21% contained. Fire activity has increased in Dolores River Canyon, and Dolores County has added Zones 13 and 14 to SET status.

The Babylon Fire continues to grow under hot, dry and windy conditions in Southeast Utah.

Fire officials say the Babylon Fire’s rapid growth was driven by lightning, drought, dry fuels, steep terrain and Red Flag conditions. Crews are preparing lines near Monticello-area values at risk, but officials said no evacuations were in place at the time of a Blanding community meeting.

As wildfires rage across the West, many municipalities are cancelling their fireworks displays, while others are not.