Mountain West News Bureau

A majority of farms in the United States are considered small, and Nevada is no different. Many provide food right back to the local community. But it's becoming increasingly more difficult for them to survive. That's the case for one family-operated farm in Fallon.

A new report shows tens of thousands of abandoned mines dot the U.S., including parts of the Mountain West. Experts say these sites pose pollution threats due to being in areas that are at high risk for flooding.

In June, the Trump administration called for a consolidation of federal wildfire agencies “to achieve the most efficient and effective use of wildland fire offices.” Now federal leaders have released plans about how to carry out the order.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service incentive launched last year and is now expanding to more wildlife refuges.

Climate change could be taking a toll on the smallest creatures in the Mountain West. A new study finds insect populations in one mountain valley have plunged by more than 70% in recent decades. Scientists say this trend could shake the food chain in alpine areas across the region.

The federal government has issued new guidelines to wildland firefighters for the voluntary use of protective masks. The move comes as knowledge of long-term health risks faced by such workers – including cancer – grows.

Increased Immigration crackdowns are having an impact on Spanish-language live performances as performer visas are being revoked. This is having a significant economic impact on local communities.

The "no tax on tips" provision allows qualified workers to deduct up to $25,000 from their income taxes

Environment and outdoor recreation advocates say changes to the Land and Water Conservation Fund could undermine its effectiveness.

The transgender woman who sued Idaho to overturn its first-in-the-nation ban on some trans sports says she wants to call it quits.