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A local woman has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of her five-year-old daughter in 2022.

Recent rains have provided momentary relief from the drought, but it is still hanging on.

Montezuma-Cortez School Superintendent Tom Burris announced his resignation at Tuesday night’s meeting of the District Re-1 board.

Showers and thunderstorms mark the first day of fall in the Four Corners, with gusty winds, heavy rain, and even light high-elevation snow possible. Cooler weather Tuesday, then sunshine returns midweek.

Despite concerns from one member, the Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 School Board is moving forward with an aggressively speedy process for hiring a new district superintendent.

Aspens across the San Juans are starting to turn, with peak fall color expected from late September into early October. Early changes are showing near Silverton, Red Mountain Pass, and Telluride, while Dolores, Rico, and La Plata Canyon remain mostly green.

Motorcycle fatalities in Colorado have risen 57% since 2015, with 165 deaths in 2024. CDOT urges riders to wear helmets, follow speed limits, and practice safe lane filtering this September.

The Georgia corporation that owns Dollar General stores is again suing the Montezuma County commissioners over their rejection of a store proposed on County Road N at Highway 145.

About 65% of the Western U.S. is in drought, with Lake Mead and Lake Powell below one-third full. Experts warn the region may face a deeper water crisis without multiple strong snow seasons.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser talked with an audience in Cortez on Friday about a number of issues faced by rural communities, including opioids, broadband access, economic development, and water.