Are Dinosaur Fossils Minerals Like Any Other? A Federal Court Says Yes.
If you own mineral rights to a piece of private property and an important dinosaur fossil is discovered there, do you own the fossil?
Early Snow Means An Economic Boost As Ski Resorts Open Across Parts Of The Mountain West
At least two states in the Mountain West have opened ski resorts early due to healthy dumps of snow. Many more are scheduled to open next week.
The Mountain West Brings Native Lessons To The Classroom
The United States has a grim history when it comes to our indigenous people, from the multiple massacres of native men, women and children to Indian boarding schools where native […]
Taking Stock Of Wins And Losses At Colorado Springs Watch Parties
The midterm elections brought ups and downs for both parties in Colorado Tuesday night.
Growth Rate In the Mountain West? Not So Fast…
Over the past decade or so, the Mountain West has seen rapid population growth, but there are parts of the region that are slowing down.
One Mountain West City Is Tackling Air Pollution And Childhood Asthma With “Smart-City” Technology
Air quality is a major issue across much of the Mountain West.
Election Day Is Nov. 6. Here’s Your Guide To Statewide Initiatives
Ballots are out and drop-off locations and polling centers are open for the 2018 mid-term election. For many voters in Colorado, the ballot is a long one.
Department Of Interior Partners With Oil Company To Fund Wildlife Migration Corridors
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced a grant program Monday that aims to improve the habitat and migration corridors of big game animals in the West.
Is The Changing Climate Giving You Anxiety? You’re Not Alone.
In the Mountain West, we love our rivers, our mountains, our forests, deserts and wildlife. They’re part of our economies, our lifestyles and our identity.
Colorado Is Trying To Make A Dent In Youth Suicide Rates
Our region has an especially high rate of suicide. Now Colorado is taking a unique approach to deal with it, at least for kids.
Colorado Could Become First State To Completely Abolish Slavery
Kanye West just made news with his hard-to-follow tweets on the 13th amendment. Meanwhile, Colorado is focused on possibly changing a state version of this centuries-old law.
Second Woman To Head U.S. Forest Service Has Deep Background In The West
Vicki Christiansen was sworn in this morning as Chief of the U.S. Forest Service. She’s only the second female to serve in this role in its 113-year history.
Flu Vaccine Fell Short Last Year, But Experts Say Getting Your Flu Shot Is Still Critical
The flu epidemic was especially deadly last year. And our region was no exception. Tens of thousands of people are estimated to have died in the U.S.
Outdoor Recreation Industry Is A Force To Be Reckoned With, So Say The Numbers
The outdoor recreation industry is growing faster than ever, especially in our region. In fact, new statistics show this sector grew faster than the overall U.S. economy.
Methane Leaks Could Now Go Unchecked, But Not Likely In Colorado
The Trump administration just relaxed Obama-era industry regulations for methane leaks from oil and gas operations on federal lands.
Cancer Is Leading Cause Of Death For Firefighters Honored At This Year’s Memorial Service
Nearly three hundred names have been added to the Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Colorado Springs. Occupational cancer claimed many of those lives.
