Wind gusts of 25 miles per hour and sunny skies will dominate the day. Temperatures will peak at 65 degrees in Dove Creek, 50 degrees in Dunton, and 68 in Cortez. Tomorrow and Thursday will be much warmer with brisk winds. The weekend ahead will be hot and sunny.
Chinle High School’s Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation over the weekend, with members of the Navajo Nation Council in attendance. Speaker Crystalyne Curley praised the students and their support systems, while school leaders and student speakers reflected on overcoming challenges from the pandemic. Valedictorian Qoah Yazzie called the ceremony a beginning, not an end, urging classmates to carry the Wildcat spirit into the future.
The USDA has extended its deadline for rural energy grant recipients to resubmit their proposals through the end of May, encouraging them to align with President Trump’s national energy priorities. Grantees are being asked to revise projects to eliminate climate and diversity mandates, sparking concerns from some recipients and lawmakers who say the process lacks clarity and transparency. Nearly $11 billion in funding is at stake, with most awards benefiting Republican districts.
Utah Republican Party Chair Rob Axson secured a second term after a close vote at the state GOP organizing convention, defeating challenger Phil Lyman. Backed by high-profile endorsements, including President Trump, Axson emphasized unity over division, urging delegates to focus on shared values rather than internal purity tests. He now plans to prioritize youth engagement and party growth ahead of the 2026 election.
Last week, the National Trust for Local News shocked many by announcing it will offload 21 of its Colorado Community Media newspapers to an out-of-state company, Times Media Group. The move, described as a "restructuring," comes after layoffs and financial struggles. Critics say the Trust failed its mission to keep local news in local hands, while supporters hope the sale keeps papers alive. Seven papers will remain under a new Colorado Trust for Local News, with modest raises for remaining staff—but concerns remain over what the future holds for local journalism in the region.
