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Montezuma County commissioner candidate Rodney Cox says fiscal responsibility and community involvement are key priorities in his campaign.

LP McKay

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Montezuma County Commissioner Interview: Rodney Cox (Republican)

Lacy "LP" McKay

Republican candidate for Montezuma County Commissioner Rodney Cox discusses fiscal priorities, taxes, and growth as he runs for Montezuma County commissioner after petitioning onto the ballot.

Forest Service to limit camping at Navajo Lake Basin

Lacy "LP" McKay

Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park. Tourism businesses say visitation begins to pick up in March, with guided tours starting May 4.

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Spring tourism begins to take shape around Mesa Verde, with some early uncertainties

Lacy "LP" McKay

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Boggy Draw Report: March 27th, 2026

Phil

Riders are seeing mostly dry trails at Boggy Draw, with some sandy and muddy spots lingering. Warm, windy weather continues as local trail events and volunteer opportunities ramp up.
Navajo Nation states formal opposition to SAVE America Act

Gail Binkly

The Navajo Nation has come out in formal opposition to the SAVE America Act, saying it would disproportionately affect Navajo voters and other indigenous tribal communities nationwide.
Low flows, invasive species raise concerns for local rivers

Low river flows and invasive zebra mussels are raising concerns in southwest Colorado, as experts warn of a short boating season and risks to waterways.
'Without a doubt, I would leave with my family': Aspen-born student grapples with the prospect of her parents' deportation

Sarah Tory

Angie is a U.S. citizen, but her parents are undocumented. If they're deported, she's decided she would leave with them.
Rise of data centers in the Southwest raises concerns

Gail Binkly

Do you use ChatGPT? Do you talk to Siri on your phone? If so, you’ve helped fuel the rise in data centers. Now, the energy-hungry, water-thirsty centers are coming to places in the Southwest, including the lands of native peoples.
Nebraska wildfires signal growing risk for rural West

Bob Bragg

Record-breaking wildfires in Nebraska highlight growing drought and fire risks across the Plains and Four Corners, with impacts to ranchers and rural communities.
Vandalism damages petroglyph site near Moab

Lacy "LP" McKay

Authorities are investigating vandalism at a petroglyph site near Moab, where ancient rock art was defaced, prompting reminders to visit cultural sites respectfully.
The Ozark Howler

Stephen Scheurich

A quiet river.A full moon.And a howl that didn’t belong to any animal in the Ozarks.
Heat wave fuels critical fire danger across region

Lacy "LP" McKay

Near-record heat, low humidity, and gusty winds are increasing fire danger across the Four Corners, with critical conditions expected midweek.
ZU Gallery leans on creativity to draw crowds during Cortez’s quieter months

Lacy "LP" McKay

ZU Gallery in Cortez uses creative events like Limericks and Libations to draw local crowds during slower tourism months and shifting seasonal patterns.