Sofia Stuart-Rasi

Water agencies from three western states and the federal government have signed a deal to leave extra water in Lake Mead, a reservoir that supplies water throughout the Southwest. And there was additional police presence on the Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school district building Friday, due to a nationwide social media threat.

Colorado lawmakers appear willing to pay for a new security detail for Secretary of State Gena Griswold in the wake of increased threats against her. And as drivers hit the road to celebrate the holidays, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are gearing up to keep travelers safe from impaired drivers.

Governor Jared Polis and the state’s top disease expert aren’t yet to know whether the state has seen the worst of its latest wave of coronavirus infections. And Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 schools are moving to 4 day school weeks next year.

Governor Jared Polis made his first sales pitch to lawmakers Friday for his forty billion dollar budget proposal. And December has arrived, but in much of the West snowfall has not.

A new report identifies the areas most valuable for preserving biodiversity and fighting climate change within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, which are managed as a unit commonly known as "G-MUG." And The Department of the Interior on Friday released its report on federal oil and gas leasing and permitting practices, following a review of onshore and offshore oil and gas programs.

Increasing student access to after-school nutrition programs could be key to helping kids overcome education and health obstacles created by COVID disruptions. And the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners will attend the Colorado Counties, Inc. conference next week.

As the cost of living skyrockets, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep a hold on stable housing … so, how does the only shelter in Montezuma County, Colorado for people experiencing homelessness fit into the complicated housing crisis?

The pilot of a single engine air tanker died in a crash on Tuesday night while fighting a wildfire outside of Estes Park, Colorado. And Colorado lawmakers are advancing five new bills that aim to protect residents from wildfires.

The Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 school district’s board president is stepping down at the end of the month. And the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Colorado continues to climb.

People who attend some indoor concerts and other large gatherings will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or test negative for the virus, starting Friday. And Colorado Department of Transportation’s Winter Wise campaign is launching “Winter Driving in the Wild.”