
Iran Sanctions Could Drive Mountain West Oil Production Up
It’s an international agreement but Trump’s decision to leave the nuclear deal with Iran could be felt in our region for good and for bad.

By Ali Budner

Native Americans Pulled From College Tour Highlights Need To Talk About Race In The Mountain West
Two Native Americans were pulled out of a college tour this week when a parent told campus police the young men were making her nervous.

By Ali Budner

Survey Shows Farmers Feeling Pessimistic
According to a monthly survey, farmers across the U.S. aren’t feeling too optimistic these days.

By Ali Budner

‘Welfare Reform 2.0’ May Hit Mountain West Hard
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson’s recent proposal to triple rent for the lowest income households is part of what’s being called “Welfare Reform 2.0.” This change to […]

By Ali Budner

The Perils Of Light Pollution As Mountain West Population Booms
It’s International Dark Sky Week, a time to look up and enjoy the night sky across the globe. Our region is home to many dark sky parks and communities.

By Ali Budner

Allergy Sufferers Beware Global Warming
If you’re sneezing a bit more this year, well you’re in good company. At least 50 million Americans suffer from allergies every year.

By Ali Budner

What Will The Death Of Net Neutrality Mean For Rural Communities?
The Federal Communications Commission starts dismantling net neutrality regulations on April 23, 2018.

By Ali Budner

Another Salmonella-Related Kratom Recall
The FDA recently announced another recall of products containing the controversial herb, Kratom. Scores of people in states across the country have been sickened by Kratom products tainted with salmonella.

By Ali Budner

What National Park Fee Hike Reversal Means For The West
Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke has backed off a decision to dramatically hike entrance fees to some National Parks.

By Ali Budner

Ridesharing For Kids Comes To The Mountain West
Denver just became the first city in the region to offer an Uber-like rideshare service focused on kids. And the business model seems to be gaining some traction.

By Ali Budner

Patagonia And Other Outdoor Recreation Companies Fight Administration Over Public Lands
The Patagonia website recently took another swipe at the Trump administration over its decision to shrink national monuments in Utah.

By Ali Budner

Colorado’s Teen Birth Rate Decline Coincides With Better IUD Access
Teen birth rates have been going down for a while now but in one mountain west state — Colorado — they’ve gone down more than the rest of the nation.

By Ali Budner

Climate Change Poll Shows Increasing Partisan Divide
A new Gallup poll shows the majority of Americans do believe in climate change.

By Ali Budner

Mountain West States Among Top 5 Most Reliant on Gun Industry
A new report from the personal finance website Wallethub says states in the Mountain West are among the most reliant on the gun industry.

By Ali Budner

Mountain West Teens Speak Out On Guns
This Saturday, hundreds of thousands of people are expected at rallies for gun control across the country.


“ABC” Bridges Common In Colorado
The collapse of a pedestrian bridge in Miami last week is raising questions about “accelerated bridge construction,” something that happens across the country and here in the Mountain West.

By Ali Budner