heat wave

Montezuma-Cortez has adopted specific indoor-temperature thresholds as it manages aging elementary school cooling systems, while Mancos coaches are modifying outdoor practices to reduce heat-related risks.

Hotter days can strain household budgets and public-health systems. Here’s what Montezuma County residents should know about cooling access, electric bills and local heat response.

Extreme heat causes nearly 500,000 deaths yearly. WHO urges action as climate change intensifies risk—especially for vulnerable and outdoor-working populations.

The hottest place on Earth is as hot as it's ever been, at least in terms of recorded temperatures in modern times.