NEWS

Two wildfires are currently burning north of Hotchkiss this afternoon. Both fires are believed to be caused by lightning as the area received numerous lightning strikes during the past 24 hours. Smoke may be visible in the area throughout the day and may settle into valleys overnight.

In this week's report from the Watch Newspaper: Miner in stable condition after accident, Montrose Memorial Hospital acquires new buildings, Hydropower on the Horizon from Ridgway Dam.

At last week’s Paonia Town Council meeting, representatives from Union Pacific Railroad announced that they want to close three railroad crossings in the town limits. KVNF’s Ariana Brocious spoke to Delta County Independent Reporter Kathy Browning about the proposal.

For more on the story, read Kathy Browning’s piece in this week’s edition of the Delta County Independent.

Headlines:

• UPRR hopes to close three Paonia intersections
• Wildfire near Rifle now burning over 900 acres
• Weekly Watch Report
• Information sought regarding poaching near Telluride