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The Cortez City Council has unanimously approved a plan to rewrite the city’s land use code. In order to improve affordable housing options available for those looking to move or build homes in Cortez, the city applied for a grant from the Colorado State Department of Local Affairs to fund a land use code project. And state lawmakers want oil and gas companies to conserve more water. A new bill would require companies to report their water use for increased transparency.

A coalition of organizations in southwest Colorado is holding a year-long study that will seek to remove barriers to land access in the region. The three organizations are La Plata Open Space Conservancy, Montezuma Land Conservancy, and the Old Fort of Fort Lewis College. And the state budget for next year was introduced Monday. It totals 38.5 billion dollars.

Park staff uncovered the remains of a long-necked dinosaur beneath a parking lot near the Quarry Exhibit Hall, marking the first excavation in the area in more than a century.

"From the Hills and Hollars of the Ohio River Valley, come explore with Stephen and Mark in the fertile soil of the lore of the Mothman..."

Farm News & Views reports falling snowpack in southwest Colorado river basins and growing strain on U.S. farmers from low crop prices, high costs, and trade impacts.

Phil’s Boggy Draw Trail Report for January 23 covers incoming snow, fat biking conditions, groomed trails near Rico, and weekend riding and skiing options.

The City of Cortez is asking residents to share family stories, photos, and artifacts connected to a Civilian Conservation Corps camp that operated near today’s Carpenter Natural Area during the Great Depression.

In this episode of Dark Canyon Chronicles, host Steven sits down with ghost tour guide Joe Nelson to explore the haunted history of Durango and Mancos, Colorado. From chilling encounters at the Elks Lodge and Boot Hill Cemetery to eerie happenings in the Reitzman House and a historic schoolhouse, Nelson shares stories that blend mystery, history, and respect for the spirits of the Southwest.

In this episode, Stephen sits down with Laine Johnson, founder of Horsefly History Tours in Durango, Colorado. A former wildlife biologist and park ranger turned storyteller, Laine shares how she swapped tracking mountain lions for uncovering Durango’s untamed past. From ghost walks and Wild West tales to her spirited BOOze & Bites tours, Laine brings humor, heart, and a true sense of place to her work. Discover Durango’s wild side and learn how history, haunts, and local flavor come together in Horsefly History Tours.

Saying her decision came “with a heavy heart and following deep reflection,” Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina announced her resignation at Tuesday’s meeting of the city council.