Adam Burke

For the second week in a row, southwestern states are seeing widespread flooding. Roads and schools remain closed in many areas and governors are requesting federal emergency funding.

On Saturday, Colorado asked the Trump administration for a major disaster declaration and FEMA public assistance. Last year, the administration denied Colorado a similar request. Will the President heed Colorado's pleas this time?

Officials in Archuleta County and Pagosa Springs have issued mandatory evacuations for all low-lying areas along the San Juan, Rio Blanco, Navajo, and Piedra Rivers. Pagosa Springs will close all roads into town by 2pm today.

Pagosa Springs had not completed reconstruction efforts following the flood that destroyed roads and buildings a year ago.

County officials are urging evacuated residents to stay away. On Monday, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham told residents that recovery could cost up to $300 million.

Chip Thomas, a retired physician on the Navajo Reservation, is well known for his large photograhpic murals. Now, he's been recognized with a MacArthur "genius" grant.

During his 20 years of service, Jim Belcher has been beloved among KSUT listeners for his enduring presence as 'Morning Edition' host and his deep, eclectic knowledge of music.

Raymond Gallegos had an idyllic childhood growing up next to the Piedra River. When he was 13, the family had to move to make room for a giant reservoir.

In the historic settlement of Tiffany, Colorado, a tiny church is almost a hundred years old. The adobe is crumbing, the walls are held together by steel cables. But the church is still open for mass once a year. Meet the woman who plays the old pump organ in the Iglesia de San Antonio.

KSUT's Adam Burke interviews Williams about her latest book, where she explores extraordinary encounters in the natural world, in an effort to make sense of the COVID-19 pandemic and her long tenure as writer in residence at Harvard Divinity School.