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Emily Cohen/KHOLWhen President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this year to “unleash American energy,” he called uranium a critical mineral. That perked the ears of a small group of miners across the American West. Hear that and other stories in the Regional Roundup. -
Caroline Llanes/Rocky Mountain Community RadioPublic lands advocates are hoping to draw attention to proposed cuts to the National Parks Service and other land management agencies by visiting gateway towns in the West.
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Two bills passed in Colorado's special session aim to safeguard safety-net programs. One boosts state funding for SNAP food assistance, the other guarantees Medicaid coverage at Planned Parenthood clinics. -
Parts of California, Oregon and Washington state will experience extreme heat at least through Tuesday, forecasters say. -
They say extreme heat and other climate impacts should be considered in monetary policy-making. -
The groups are asking Colorado Parks and Wildlife launch a phased ban of lead ammunition and fishing tackle on state lands to address animal and human health concerns. -
More veterans are getting care outside of the VA through private providers. The agency says it expands access, but many fear it's eroding specialized services. -
Pitkin County's move to change the zoning of most federal land within its boundaries won't affect how the land is used today but is intended to limit development there if it's ever transferred to private ownership. -
The number of golden eagles colliding with wind turbines may have doubled in the last decade. -
New Mexico has a long history of such cases, involving hundreds of survivors. The Archdiocese of Santa Fe faced waves of claims in the 1990s, early 2000s, followed by bankruptcy in 2018. -
In this week's program: Something special happens each summer in the small town of Howard, Colorado. Riders of all ages gather at the Four Bar S arena for a series of horse events that are a tradition, a community, and a legacy. -
State grants for transportation, infrastructure, energy projects and more will come with new housing policy requirements, starting this fall.
