In a move that signals a change in direction, the Montezuma-Cortez School District has put out a request for proposals for new legal counsel.

The Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 School District Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to place a chair in the high-school cafeteria to honor a young boy who was shot and killed in December of 2024.

In this follow-up to their Mancos paranormal investigation, Stephen and Mark reflect on what lingered after the equipment was packed away, and the house fell silent. What moments still stand out? What questions remain?

The Montezuma County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with a ballot measure that would remove term limits for three county offices. They also agreed to plan for a clean-up weekend this spring during which landfill fees will be waived for county residents.

La Niña remains in place but is expected to fade by spring, shifting to ENSO-neutral conditions that could bring more typical precipitation to the Four Corners.

Republican candidate Gerald Whited shares his background, policy priorities, and vision for Montezuma County in an interview with KSJD News. He discusses public safety, revenue stability, infrastructure, and community engagement.

New economic surveys show rising farm debt, falling equipment sales, and growing financial stress for producers, as wolf programs add costs for western states.

The federal government manages the biggest dams on the Colorado River, but it hasn't been taking a forceful role in negotiations between the states on how to allocate increasingly scarce water in the basin.

The San Juan National Forest is hiring seasonal workers for recreation, trail maintenance, and resource management. Job postings open Feb. 20 on USAJobs.gov.

ACES' annual Christmas Bird Count is wrapping up this month. ACES Naturalist Rebecca Weiss spoke about Aspen's citizen science initiative and how the bird count helps conservation efforts.