Cortez CO

It's estimated that outdoor recreation contributes more than a trillion dollars to the U.S. economy. A new podcast explores how this plays out in several rural communities in our region.

Now almost 240 members strong, the band at Montezuma-Cortez Middle School credits part of its success to people who donate their new or used instruments to they can bring music to the masses.

Young people leave their homes to explore and learn everywhere, not just in rural America. However, rural spaces offer some unique advantages that inspire many to return and bolster their communities.

It’s one of many battles fought nationwide for the survival of rural birth centers, which tend to be less profitable for hospitals operating in small communities. At stake is the health and safety of women who could lose access to necessary healthcare entirely.

The suspects fled in their vehicle, and shots were exchanged with police a short time later.

The food pantry has also been seeing an increase in shoppers since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Bridge Shelter in Cortez is only open in the winter months. The shelter's executive director says “We literally have no options for families right now..."

A television show pilot that will be shot in Montezuma County this fall aims to put the area on the filmmaking map. It's also an opportunity for the…

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in some parts of the country. But in Colorado, new cases and hospitalizations are trending downward. We wanted to know how…

Not every resident in the Four Corners region has access to financial assistance from the federal government. One local grassroots organization is helping…