KSJD asked Cortez City Council candidates to name their top priority if elected. Here’s how candidates say they would approach their first year in office.
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Rising input costs and federal aid packages are shaping farm income in 2026, as women take on larger roles in agriculture nationwide.
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They’ve been called the Fair Folk… the hidden ones… the people beneath the hills.
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Since October 2023, Aspen has required restaurants to compost, keeping thousands of tons of organic material out of the landfill and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Today’s KSJD Outdoor Report explores the history of sea shanties in American waters and their roots in maritime labor and culture.
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Home sales in Montezuma County are slowing this spring, giving buyers more negotiating power as high costs continue to limit affordability.
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Recovery is underway on Stoner Mesa after last year’s wildfire, but low snowpack in southwest Colorado could bring earlier fire risk this spring.
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Recent moisture and cold overnight temperatures may improve trail conditions at Boggy Draw, with early rides expected to be best this weekend.
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Cortez Public Library’s new director Leroy Harris highlights summer programs, technology upgrades, and free digital resources for the community.
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The finances of Southwest Health System in Montezuma County have been on something of a roller-coaster ride.
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Ballots are coming in for Cortez’s municipal election, with officials expecting turnout to increase before the April 7 deadline.
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