Montrose

Wildfires throughout the Mountain West have caused significant air quality problems this summer, even for communities miles away from the fires. CU Boulder's Joost de Gouw says that's because of how particles in the smoke interact with the atmosphere.

Evacuations have been canceled as fire crews work on clean-up operations. Restoration plans and efforts are already underway.

At the Montrose County Fair, 4-H and FFA kids showcase months of hard work in the livestock arena, learning responsibility and life lessons beyond the show ring.

Local rancher encourages other to reach out for mental health support during recent fire evacuations

Explosions and a major fire at a medical supply warehouse in downtown Montrose on Wednesday injured at least four people and caused the police department to evacuate the area.