# four corners (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover four corners. Page: Feed: --- ## [Monsoon rains so far fail to help much with drought](https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2026-08-20/monsoon-rains-so-far-fail-to-help) _2026-08-20 · KSJD Local News_ Monsoon rains have so far delivered little help with moisture across the region. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s750/audio/2026/08/news.8.20.26.wav) ## [Former Ute Mountain Ute tribal councilman is sentenced to life in prison](https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2026-08-19/former-ute-mountain-ute-tribal-councilman-is-sentenced-to-life-in-prison) _2026-08-19 · KSJD Local News_ A former member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council and of the Montezuma-Cortez School Board has been sentenced to life in prison. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s750/audio/2026/08/news.8.19.26.wav) ## [Re-1 Superintendent Eddie Ramirez resigns](https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2026-08-18/re-1-superintendent-eddie-ramirez-resigns) _2026-08-18 · KSJD Local News_ Montezuma-Cortez School Superintendent Eddie Ramirez has resigned. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s750/audio/2026/08/news.8.18.26.wav) ## [After-school programs fill a childcare gap in Mancos, but transportation remains a barrier](https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2026-08-18/mancos-after-school-childcare-scyc) _2026-08-18 · KSJD Local News_ SCYC served 353 students in Mancos last school year through federally funded before- and after-school programs. The program is free and has no waitlist, but transportation home remains a significant barrier for some families. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s750/audio/2026/08/afterschool-care-in-mancos.wav) ## [Re-1 teachers scramble to keep up with curriculum changes, errors](https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2026-08-14/re-1-teachers-scramble-to-keep-up-with-curriculum-changes-errors) _2026-08-14 · KSJD Local News_ Elementary-school teachers in the Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 School District have been left scrambling to fill in some lessons after the school board dropped a controversial curriculum from its K-5 materials. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s750/audio/2026/08/news.8.14.26.wav) ## [Cortez City Council approves ballot question on split vote](https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2026-08-13/cortez-city-council-approves-ballot-question-on-split-vote) _2026-08-13 · KSJD Local News_ After a lengthy discussion, a divided Cortez City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance that sets the language for a November ballot question. The measure will ask city voters to approve an increase in the lodgers’ tax from the current 2 percent to 6 percent. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s750/audio/2026/08/news.8.13.26.wav) ## [Hearing on Ironwood case is postponed](https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2026-08-11/hearing-on-ironwood-case-is-postponed) _2026-08-11 · KSJD Local News_ A contempt hearing regarding long-running concerns about the Ironwood property south of Dolores has been delayed. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s750/audio/2026/08/news.8.11.26.wav) ## [Extreme drought and limited irrigation challenge Southwest Colorado harvest](https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2026-08-10/southwest-colorado-drought-harvest-irrigation-2026) _2026-08-10 · KSJD Local News_ Extreme drought, limited irrigation water and rising production costs are reducing crop yields as Southwest Colorado enters harvest season. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s750/audio/2026/08/news-81026.wav) ## [2025 measles outbreak cost New Mexico $5.4 million, analysis says](https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2026-08-06/2025-measles-outbreak-cost-new-mexico-5-4-million-analysis-says) _2026-08-06 · KSJD Local News_ The 2025 measles outbreak in New Mexico cost that state an estimated $5.4 million. That’s according to an analysis in the Annals of Internal Medicine published on Aug. 3. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s750/audio/2026/08/news.8.6.2026.wav) ## [Montezuma-Cortez schools prepare for heat as aging HVAC systems strain](https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2026-08-05/montezuma-cortez-schools-prepare-for-heat-as-aging-hvac-systems-strain) _2026-08-05 · KSJD Local News_ District officials say temporary cooling measures will be used at three elementary schools while longer-term replacements remain unresolved. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s750/audio/2026/08/news-8526.wav) ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aYKS2Es6nAvD) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [More than 330 groups sign letter protesting cuts to Utah national monuments](https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2026-08-04/more-than-330-groups-sign-letter-protesting-cuts-to-utah-national-monuments) _2026-08-04 · KSJD Local News_ More than 330 organizations and businesses have sent a letter to the Trump administration protesting the drastic reductions in two Utah national monuments. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s750/audio/2026/08/news.8.4.26.wav) ## [Cortez composer returns home for world premiere of anniversary overture](https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2026-08-03/jadon-cruzan-cortez-overture-premiere) _2026-08-03 · KSJD Local News_ Cortez native Jadon Cruzan will conduct the world premiere of his new Cortez Overture during a free Four Corners Community Band concert Aug. 15. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s750/audio/2026/08/news-8.5.26.mp3) ## [Mysteries of the Ancient Southwest](https://gypsyrose100.substack.com/p/mysteries-of-the-ancient-southwest) _2026-07-28 · Sharron Calvin · Four Cornering_ What the Ancestral Puebloans left behind—and what their remarkable culture still teaches us today. ## [The Everyday Cleanse: 10 Gentle Habits That Support Your Body All Year Long](https://gypsyrose100.substack.com/p/the-everyday-cleanse-10-gentle-habits) _2026-07-20 · Sharron Calvin · Four Cornering_ Forget crash detoxes. Lasting wellness begins with simple daily choices. ## [Why I Use Tooth Powder Instead of Toothpaste](https://gypsyrose100.substack.com/p/why-i-use-tooth-powder-instead-of) _2026-07-18 · Sharron Calvin · Four Cornering_ Everything You Need to Know About Making the Change ## [What One Troubled Twelve-Year-Old Taught Me About Compassion](https://gypsyrose100.substack.com/p/what-one-troubled-twelve-year-old) _2026-07-09 · Sharron Calvin · Four Cornering_ Lessons from a Wilderness Rite of Passage in Arizona's Chiricahua Mountains ## [Don’t Miss the Hummingbird Migration in Ramsey Canyon](https://gypsyrose100.substack.com/p/dont-miss-the-hummingbird-migration) _2026-07-07 · Sharron Calvin · Four Cornering_ Experience One of Arizona's Most Spectacular Wildlife Events ## [Oil Pulling: An Ancient Practice for Healthier Gums and a Brighter Smile](https://gypsyrose100.substack.com/p/oil-pulling-an-ancient-practice-for) _2026-06-26 · Sharron Calvin · Four Cornering_ Discover how a simple daily swishing ritual may help reduce plaque, freshen breath, and naturally support your oral health. ## [The Custody Rights of Grandparents: A Self-Help Manual](https://gypsyrose100.substack.com/p/the-custody-rights-of-grandparents) _2026-06-14 · Sharron Calvin · Four Cornering_ Solutions for Grandparents Seeking Custody of Their Grandchildren Who Are in Foster Care ## [Six Simple Ways to Support Better Vision Naturally](https://gypsyrose100.substack.com/p/six-simple-ways-to-support-better) _2026-06-12 · Sharron Calvin · Four Cornering_ Discover easy techniques that help soothe tired eyes, reduce stress, and encourage long-term eye health. ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aHwWDKPweK2J) _2026-06-12 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Labyrinths in the New Millennium](https://gypsyrose100.substack.com/p/labyrinths-in-the-new-millennium) _2026-06-12 · Sharron Calvin · Four Cornering_ Walking Ancient Paths for Modern Healing, Reflection, and Connection ## [What It Means to Walk in Peace: Lessons from Two Modern Pilgrims](https://gypsyrose100.substack.com/p/what-it-means-to-walk-in-peace-lessons) _2026-06-11 · Sharron Calvin · Four Cornering_ How the lives of Peace Pilgrim and Peace Pilgrim Two inspired my own journey toward simplicity, faith, and inner peace.