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Evening overcast could block meteor shower view in Southwest Colorado

Barring a break in likely cloud coverage, residents may have to wait until next year to see the Perseids

August 11, 2026

Local News

July rain helps drought in Cortez, though this year’s rainfall still below normal

Above-average rainfall for July, but Cortez received 3.54 inches in 2026 versus 6.20 inches normally

August 8, 2026

Regional News

Teen boy killed, 4 others injured by lightning on Mount Blue Sky

A second minor was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries, authorities say

July 27, 2026

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Monsoonal rains slow Ferris Fire recovery efforts; crews hope for drier week

Blaze is 97% contained; repair work has been hindered by intense thunderstorms

July 27, 2026

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Montezuma County cleans up after thunderstorm downs trees and floods streets

Tuesday’s flash flood alert yielded intense afternoon hail and heavy rain

July 23, 2026

Tri-Cities

Muddy mess in downtown Aztec reminiscent of 2014

Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village hit hard by water and mud

July 21, 2026

Local News

Southwest Colorado ranchers face ‘triple whammy’ amid fires, drought and high costs

Some Montezuma County officials worry ranchers will start to leave the region

July 15, 2026

Local News

Daily thunderstorms return to Montezuma County

Shift from excessive heat to scattered storms eases drought, critical fire weather

July 14, 2026

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Incident meteorologists keep firefighters safe by tracking complex weather patterns that fuel wildfires

Sometimes fires create their own weather Incident meteorologists keep firefighters safe by tracking complex fire weather that fuels blazes. (Courtesy…

July 12, 2026

Local News

Heat wave to hit Cortez this weekend

Saturday’s projected high may reach 99 degrees

July 9, 2026

Local News

Utah wildfire blankets Southwest Colorado with smoke

61,000-acre Cottonwood Fire started Monday northeast of Cedar City

June 24, 2026

Local News

April rain lifts Cortez precipitation totals, but relief is minor

Snowpack in Dolores Basin remains low as water restrictions set to begin across the region

May 12, 2026

Local News

Freeze watch issued for Southwest Colorado Wednesday night

Forecaster says unusually warm spring prompted earlier freeze alerts

May 5, 2026

Local News

Cortez City Council hears water supply report in the midst of severe drought

Dolores Water Conservancy District General Manager Ken Curtis discusses municipal and agricultural consequences at Tuesday’s City Council meeting

May 1, 2026

Local News

Cortez and surrounding areas see freeze warning and small chances of precipitation

NWS advises residents to protect sensitive crops and outdoor plumbing

April 30, 2026

Colorado’s early snowmelt is a preview of a hotter future

Expect a longer wildfire season and major headaches for state water managers

March 23, 2026

Chapman Hill ski area shuts down for the season

Warm temperatures and thin snowpack end Durango hill’s winter run

March 13, 2026

Winter plagued by ‘freakishly bad’ atmospheric pattern, meteorologists say

Major snowfall quickly followed by 60-degree temperatures

February 26, 2026

Montezuma-Cortez schools release students because of storm

The alert from the district was sent out at 2:13 p.m.

February 18, 2026

Warm, wet storms expected to hit Southwest Colorado this week

Even light precipitation is welcome in dry winter stretch

February 10, 2026

Photos: Ice fishing tournament canceled at Vallecito Reservoir

The October flooding at Vallecito Reservoir underscored the importance of getting the dam spillway repaired. If the reservoir had been…

January 15, 2026

Snow returns to Southwest Colorado

Mountains could see several inches; dry, warm weather to follow

January 5, 2026

More rain, not snow, expected early next week in lower parts of Southwest Colorado

Don’t panic just yet, meteorologist says: Snowpack is doing OK

January 3, 2026

Warm weather boosts fishing, hurts skiing and water reserves in Southwest Colorado

Outdoor, tourism sectors feel effects of mild season

December 30, 2025