Four Corners

Severe drought across the Four Corners is raising irrigation concerns for farmers, while high fertilizer prices and dry wheat fields add pressure nationwide.

A new Cortez poetry program from ZU Arts Initiative will pay poets, host public readings and mail collectible poem broadsides to subscribers.

Strong winds up to 55 mph are expected midweek across the Four Corners, followed by cooler, unsettled weather and mountain snow later this week.

Rising input costs and federal aid packages are shaping farm income in 2026, as women take on larger roles in agriculture nationwide.

A new outlook warns of increased wildfire risk across Colorado and the West, driven by drought, low snowpack, and a warm, dry winter.

Drought conditions in Cortez worsened after a warm, dry winter. Forecasters say drought is likely to persist across the West through spring.

Riders are seeing mostly dry trails at Boggy Draw, with some sandy and muddy spots lingering. Warm, windy weather continues as local trail events and volunteer opportunities ramp up.

Record-breaking wildfires in Nebraska highlight growing drought and fire risks across the Plains and Four Corners, with impacts to ranchers and rural communities.

Near-record heat, low humidity, and gusty winds are increasing fire danger across the Four Corners, with critical conditions expected midweek.

Phil is here with a breezy check in on local hiking and biking conditions as we head into the weekend!