The Mountain West News Bureau is a collaboration between Boise State Public Radio in Idaho, KANW in New Mexico, KUNC in Colorado, KUNR in Nevada, Nevada Public Radio, and Wyoming Public Media, with support from affiliate stations across the region.
Funding for the Mountain West News Bureau is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
-
Hotel and rental bookings are up slightly compared to last summer according to data from 17 western destinations, including Vail, Colo., Sun Valley, Idaho, and Jackson Hole, Wyo. -
The EPA is trying to rescind the "endangerment finding," which Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico officials say helps protect humans and the environment from unhealthy emissions. -
They say extreme heat and other climate impacts should be considered in monetary policy-making. -
The groups are asking Colorado Parks and Wildlife launch a phased ban of lead ammunition and fishing tackle on state lands to address animal and human health concerns. -
Pitkin County's move to change the zoning of most federal land within its boundaries won't affect how the land is used today but is intended to limit development there if it's ever transferred to private ownership. -
The number of golden eagles colliding with wind turbines may have doubled in the last decade. -
Longtime local newspaper executives announced plans on Aug. 12 to intervene and keep them running. -
A new report finds multi-day streaks of extreme heat are becoming stronger and lasting longer across the U.S., especially in Mountain West states. Experts warn that heatwaves are not only a health concern, but can strain energy resources. -
Idaho and Wyoming are investing in education programs so these physicians can do higher risk baby deliveries. -
A new study shows climate change is causing the Earth’s supply of fresh water to quickly disappear. One of the world’s fastest-drying regions is the American Southwest, where future food supplies could be threatened.
