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Native American tribes assert water rights on Colorado River Basin

1922 compact that divided the water between states left out tribes, which own 25% rights

DATE: Apr 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. agency to review oil, gas leases near Chaco in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – The U.S. government, environmentalists and an energy company have reached a settlement over contested oil and gas leases in an area held sacred by Native American tribes. The ...

DATE: Apr 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Judge acquits New Mexico man of misdemeanors in Capitol riot trial

WASHINGTON – A federal judge on Wednesday acquitted a New Mexico man of misdemeanor charges that he illegally entered the U.S. Capitol and engaged in disorderly conduct after he walked into ...

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico Legislature approves payments to offset inflation

SANTA FE – New Mexico will provide new payments totaling $500 for individual adults or $1,000 per household to offset steep prices for fuel and raging inflation, under a bill approved by the...

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Montezuma-Cortez school board addresses VanderWey’s paid leave, separation agreement

Board formally approves both measures in special meeting

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wind energy company kills 150 eagles in U.S., pleads guilty

Eagles killed at 50 wind farms in eight states, including Colorado

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez School District announces superintendent finalists

Board of Education narrows search from nine applicants to three

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jury convicts Cortez man for drug distribution

Ramon DeJesus sentenced to 16 years in prison

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hold on to your hats: Spring winds are kicking up across Southwest Colorado

Cold and warm systems merge this time of year to create thermally driven gusts

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spring migrations spur safety warnings from Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Drivers should watch for animals at dawn and dusk

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores to host Easter Egg Hunt, spring cleanup

Public works will begin picking up trash May 9; certain rules apply

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio voters reject marijuana sales

Residents elect three town trustees and a mayor

DATE: Apr 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News