As the insurance crisis deepens in the West and across the country, policies known as surplus lines are becoming more important. This lightly regulated and previously niche corner of the insurance market comes with a number of risks, and a new report from Climate Cabinet Education offers policy recommendations.

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service memo, signed by Director Brian Nesvik, is the latest of the Trump administration's steps to remove regulations outlined by the Endangered Species Act.

Candidates on both sides of the aisle agree action is needed, but solutions differ

Small businesses in the West were hit hard, especially those that mitigate and suppress wildfires on the ground.

Municipalities across the Grand Canyon State are raising concern over the rapid rise of data centers, especially when it comes to water consumption in the drought-stricken Southwest.

The new agreement means less water for Mexico, but provides stability to those who use the Colorado River near its delta.

Cataloging information from the Confluence may also be used to potentially deter future commercial development by industries like hydropower — while the Trump administration is eyeing energy projects on tribal lands.

Culinary Union: 'They pay taxes and they are critical to our economy.'

The letter comes after an August roundup in northwest Colorado, where the BLM gathered 894 wild horses. Nine died in the operation.

Advocate: 'The concern is not just knee-jerk resistance to growth.'