State Of The Rockies: Western Voters Identify As “Outdoor Enthusiasts”
The 2019 State of the Rockies report says 70 percent of western voters identify as “outdoor enthusiasts.” The annual bipartisan poll surveys how voters across the Mountain West feel about […]
If Immigrants Go Uncounted On Census, Mountain West Economy Could Suffer
The battle over a controversial citizenship question on the 2020 census may have profound economic implications for the Mountain West. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross added the question last year.
Mountain West Populations Are Getting Older…Faster
The Mountain West has some of the fastest aging populations in the country, which could have some serious implications for the region’s economy. Idaho, Utah, and Colorado are in the top 10 of states […]
Many Parents Are In The Dark About Their Kids’ Mental Health Struggles
Suicide is currently the second leading cause of death for adolescents in the country.
Coal Is Down, But Emissions Are Up
A new study shows US greenhouse gas emissions are going up. The natural gas boom is partially to blame. It’s a big industry in our region.
Youth Suicide Study Shows Unemployment Is A Risk Factor
The Mountain West has some of the highest teen suicide rates in the country.
Slippery Slope: Ski Resorts Prepare For Shorter Winters
The ski industry is one of the most important contributors to the economy in the Mountain West. And it’s dealing with some pretty big changes right now.
Slippery Slope: The Ski Industry Goes To Washington
The ski industry is an important economic driver in our region, but it’s facing a lot of changes.
New Body Scanner At Denver Airport Lets You Keep Your Arms Down
The Mountain West region has the first airport in the country to pilot a new kind of security screening machine.
Avalanche Deaths Have Declined In the West
There’s some apparent good news for backcountry adventurers in the West this winter: the number of avalanche deaths is declining. The Colorado Sun first reported this trend.
Colorado Judge Rules Local Sheriffs Can’t Detain People For ICE
A Colorado District Judge has ruled it is unconstitutional to detain inmates purely on behalf of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Similar cases have been argued throughout our region.
Shrinking National Monuments Can Affect Biodiversity
A new study says when the Trump administration shrank Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument in Utah late last year, it may have endangered scores of native bee species.
Majority Of Western Company’s Coal Plants Are More Expensive To Run Than Renewables
The EPA is expected to announce a rollback of regulations on coal-fired power plants. Meanwhile, two new reports could cast some doubt on that decision.
Bernie Sanders’ National Town Hall On Climate Solutions Featured Young Mountain West Activist
Roughly a third of Americans said climate change played into their voting decisions in the last four years.
Outdoor Industry Sighs Relief As Trade Tariffs Are Put On Pause
The outdoor recreation industry makes up an important part of the Mountain West economy and it’s feeling relieved right now after President Trump and President Xi of China have agreed […]
Who Is Raúl Grijalva? And Why Does It Matter For Public Lands?
Congressman Raúl Grijalva and Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke, recently locked horns in a bitter and very public war of accusations.
