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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.
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Voices From the Edge of the Colorado Plateau
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During Women’s History Month, the Women’s Resource Center, a nonprofit in Durango, celebrated ten women who work as community organizers in La Plata County.
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Immigrants from Mexico, Cambodia, Germany, and Russia recently gathered at the La Plata County Courthouse for their ceremony.
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A recent paper explored the challenges exacerbated by climate change faced by Latino farmworkers in Idaho, which are comparable to the issues faced by such workers across the West.
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Weather is one of the most important and dynamic factors at play in wildfires, and it is the job of incident meteorologists to provide up-to-date forecasts so that the crews and managers can stay safe and accomplish their management goals.
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The Western Governors' Association has been looking for ways for its member states to reduce their carbon footprint. One thing they're exploring is how government buildings are built and whether carbon can be stored in concrete.
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The federal government says this is the nation’s warmest winter on record. And a new study shows human-caused climate change was the driver in many cities, including parts of the Mountain West region.
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Nationwide, nearly 17,000 homes on tribal lands didn’t have electricity in 2022, according to federal data. The Biden administration is making new investments to address the issue.
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KSUT and the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College are teaming up to bring Franti's Togetherness Tour to the Four Corners. Tickets on sale now.