Another round of afternoon storms may bring gusty winds, small hail, and a few inches of snow in the San Juans and central mountains—drivers should watch for slick conditions on mountain passes.
The City of Cortez will host a public meet-and-greet with finalists for the Finance Director position on Wednesday, May 14th, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Three top candidates were selected from a nationwide search, and residents are invited to attend, ask questions, and share feedback to help guide the hiring decision.
The Cortez Planning and Zoning Commission meets tonight, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes a public hearing on zoning map updates, a permit review for Montezuma County Development, and the appointment of a new Board of Adjustment member. Public comment is welcome with a three-minute limit per speaker.
During a roundtable in Washington, D.C. yesterday, Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley urged FBI Director Kash Patel to increase federal resources to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people, highlighting the need for more investigators, DNA testing, and implementation of the Not Invisible Act.
Firewood permits for the San Juan National Forest are now available both online and at select local vendors. A $20 permit gets you up to 2.5 cords of dead and downed firewood from approved areas. Make sure you know the rules for cutting and attach your tag before transport. For maps, guidelines, and updated road conditions, visit the San Juan National Forest website.
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food has opened applications for its 2025 Food Security Grant, offering up to $1 million to support local food businesses and expand in-state processing of Utah-grown products. Grants of up to $200,000 are available, with special funding set aside for meat and poultry processors. Applications are due by June 8.
A judge has declined to block Arizona’s enforcement against sellers of hemp-based THC products—for now. The case heads back to court Friday, but hemp advocates are urging the state Court of Appeals to step in, arguing the crackdown threatens jobs and federally authorized commerce. The state says selling THC, no matter the source, requires a cannabis license.
Opponents of the Resolution Copper project east of Phoenix on Oak Flat are asking the U.S. Forest Service to delay final approval until the Supreme Court rules on a religious freedom claim. The project would open sacred Apache land to mining as early as June. A protest is planned in Phoenix this evening at 5pm. A federal judge will consider a temporary injunction tomorrow.
