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Evacuations ordered in Montrose County, CO, due to the South Rim Fire, which has grown to 2,892 acres with 0% containment.
The South Rim Fire, which was started by lightning on July 10, has burned 4,251 acres with 14% containment as of Saturday ...
On Jul 17, Montrose County declared a local disaster emergency. County officials have activated their emergency operations plan and center. “We feel confident that we’re going to get a handle on this, ...
The Turner Gulch fire burning southwest of Grand Junction in Mesa County exploded late Monday night and early Tuesday, racing ...
Montrose County Sheriff’s Office issued a public alert for an immediate evacuation for residents living on certain roads in ...
On Friday, Montrose County issued evacuation orders at 5:39 p.m. due to the rapid movement of the South Rim Fire at the Black ...
After the announcement Monday that Houston-based lawyer Brad Mitchell is out of the running for Montrose County manager, it ...
The County of Montrose remains without a county manager after candidate Dr. Bradley Mitchell was voted down in a 2-1 vote by ...
Brent Garber told sheriff's deputies he had dug a pit to cremate his dog, Rocket, using wood and a flammable spray can. The ...
According to Hall, the interview process for this position was more competitive than any the department has seen before.
A 63-year-old Western Slope man allegedly started a wildfire while trying to cremate his dog, according to the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office.