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Photos: Fireworks light up night sky at Cortez’s Fourth of July celebration

Thousands of attendees flocked to Parque de Vida for pyrotechnics and live music

July 6, 2026

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Despite regional fires, Cortez still plans to host July 4 fireworks show

While multiple blazes burn in the Four Corners, Cortez officials say the show will go on, weather permitting

July 1, 2026

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July Fourth calendar for the Four Corners, including Durango, Cortez, Silverton and Farmington

Fireworks, concerts, festivals and family games happening across region

June 29, 2026

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Silverton prepares for single biggest weekend of the year, fireworks or not

Town plans block party to ensure sparks will fly regardless of weather

June 13, 2026

Warm, dry weather expected through July Fourth weekend across Southwest Colorado

Temperatures could reach the 90s by Sunday

July 3, 2025

‘We have not met service expectations’ USPS acknowledges in light of Durango mail delays

Area residents complain that packages marked ‘out for delivery’ for days at a time

December 17, 2024

It’s official: Fireworks a ‘go’ this Independence Day in Durango

Recent rains played role in priming conditions for traditional light display

June 27, 2024

Colorado a popular destination among Memorial Day travelers, according to AAA report

More than 38 million people are expected to travel by car

May 22, 2024

Cortez comes together to celebrate holiday amid grief for fallen officer

Memorial march for police Sgt. Michael Moran’s wraps up Cortez’s annual Parade of Lights

December 2, 2023

Grace’s Kitchen serves an estimated 500 meals on Thanksgiving

Crew cooked 34 turkeys and more than 200 pounds of meat in preparation

November 26, 2023

Cortez Turkey Trot draws about 50 participants

1-mile course runs around Parque de Vida

November 26, 2023

BLM offers permits to cut Christmas tree in Southwest Colorado

Permits can be obtained at the local BLM district office

November 23, 2023

San Juan College hosts Zombie Run in Farmington

The annual event returned to the city last year after a hiatus

October 21, 2023

Fireworks start small fires during Bayfield Fourth of July celebration

Spectators help prevent blaze from reaching senior center

July 6, 2023

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated with events at Fort Lewis College

Purgatory Resort expects busy weekend with fresh snow, holiday travelers

January 13, 2023

Native pride shines in Durango

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in community once located on Ute tribal land

October 11, 2022

Cortez Fourth of July provides summer celebration, fireworks

Fireworks show includes more than 700 colorful explosions

July 5, 2022

Cortez and visitors celebrate Fourth of July

A pleasant summer day greeted thousands of people at Cortez parks as they enjoyed Fourth of July festivities and a…

July 4, 2022

Your guide to Fourth of July celebrations in Southwest Colorado

Fireworks shows are planned in Cortez, Towaoc, Rico, Dove Creek and tentatively in Mancos

July 4, 2022

Drone team arrives in Durango: ‘You’ll enjoy it, I promise’

About 140 unmanned vehicles will put on a 12-minute light show Saturday night

July 2, 2022

Drone show scheduled for Fourth of July weekend in Durango

Fireworks display canceled for third year in a row because of drought conditions

June 10, 2022

VFW honors the fallen on Memorial Day in Mancos

‘The brotherhood runs deep in organizations like this’

May 30, 2022

Juneteenth is now a Colorado holiday

Students will learn about history of slavery, and state workers will receive a paid day off

May 3, 2022

The elves of Cortez: Christmas drive-thru dinner brings good tidings

Hope’s Kitchen and Sharehouse distribute about 300 meals

December 26, 2021