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KSJD News Brief

Sky above Cortez on May 19th just before noon. Blue with a broken cloud with some sunshine coming through.
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KSJD News
Sky above Cortez on May 19th just before noon. Cooler-than-normal temperatures persist today with mountain rain, snow showers, and isolated thunderstorms, followed by clearing skies tonight and a warming trend tomorrow.

Breezes of up to 35 miles per hour will keep things interesting here in the 4 Corners today. High temperatures will reach 58 degrees in Blanding, 67 in Bluff, and 59 here in Cortez. Blustery conditions will carry into tomorrow as highs warm over twenty degrees by Thursday. We’ll see sunny skies all week.

The Montezuma-Cortez School District Board of Education is holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 20th at 6 PM at the Administration Office, 400 N. Elm Street in Cortez. Key items on the agenda include a presentation on designating Manaugh Elementary as a historic building, discussions on the district's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and a vote on the Southwest Open School Charter renewal. Community members are welcome to attend.

The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole has launched an online decision portal, making thousands of historic Board decisions publicly accessible for the first time, increasing transparency and efficiency.

The Mancos School District Board of Education will meet tonight at 6 PM in the high school boardroom. Agenda items include a presentation from the District Accountability Committee, updates on next year’s budget, and several staff hiring and resignation recommendations

Governor Jared Polis has vetoed a bill that would have made it easier for workers to fully unionize by removing the requirement for a second vote to establish union security. Polis said he supports the second vote and wants labor and business to reach a compromise before any changes are made.

Lacy McKay is the News Director and Morning Edition Host at KSJD Community Radio in Cortez, Colorado. They bring years of experience in audio production and community-centered reporting, with a focus on rural issues, public lands, tribal affairs, and civic engagement in the Four Corners region. McKay has produced and edited news features, interviews, and podcasts for broadcast and digital platforms, and works closely with regional partners through Rocky Mountain Community Radio to amplify local voices and stories that might otherwise go unheard.
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