Regional News

The move, by the Colorado River Indian Tribes in Arizona and California would give rights of nature to the water, marking a historic first.

Health departments struggle to adequately survey for ticks to warn doctors about new species and the diseases they carry.

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.

The Trump administration declared a national energy emergency in January, hoping to spur domestic energy and mineral production. Some advocates say the administration is using the declaration as a pretense to bolster the fossil fuel industry.

A new report finds multi-day streaks of extreme heat are becoming stronger and lasting longer across the U.S., especially in Mountain West states. Experts warn that heatwaves are not only a health concern, but can strain energy resources.

Rock Springs has long been one of the most diverse towns in the West. Now, its relationship with immigrants is embattled for other reasons.

Idaho and Wyoming are investing in education programs so these physicians can do higher risk baby deliveries.

A new study shows climate change is causing the Earth’s supply of fresh water to quickly disappear. One of the world’s fastest-drying regions is the American Southwest, where future food supplies could be threatened.