Agriculture

Immigrants without legal status make up a large part of the workers in several industries and have a combined household income of almost $27 billion dollars in the Mountain West. The consequences could be dire if those workers were sent out of the country.

Jack’s Solar Garden in Longmont, Colorado is a nationally recognized site for agrivoltaic research. The farm's 3,276 solar panels generate enough electricity to power approximately 300 homes.

Last year’s dry conditions made it difficult for farmers in southwest Colorado — they’re hoping they can make it through what could be another tough year.

Colorado’s reservoirs are a quarter lower than they were last year at this time, as hot, dry, summerlike conditions continue into the fall. And as Sarah…