Rocky Mountain Community Radio

Glenn Elzinga operates Alderspring Ranch in May, Idaho. He discusses the measures ranchers can take to protect their livestock in Colorado, where wolves were reintroduced in 2023.

The Men's Shed chapter in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, brings good vibes to tackle serious themes

Major fire mitigation projects have been completed throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, but many insurers don't know about those initiatives. A new portal could identify which neighborhoods have invested in wildfire prevention.

National parks and other popular destinations on public lands are still open with little to no staff. Advocates don't want the public to forget that it's the federal government's responsibility to protect and maintain these areas.

Lee's bill amends the Wilderness Act of 1964 to make exceptions for the Department of Homeland Security to conduct immigration enforcement actions. Public lands advocates say it's an excuse to roll back environmental protections.

Heavy rainfall over a two-day period in the Four Corners region triggered severe floods in the Animas and San Juan rivers, causing damage to homes and businesses. Climate researchers are examining historical trends and the impacts of climate change to better understand the massive rain event.

Rural electric co-ops on the Western Slope and the Four Corners region are partnering with bigger utilities on renewable energy, even as the Trump administration signals its preference for fossil fuels.

With election day less than a month away, the Boulder County Clerk and Recorder held a voter drive at All Roads shelter. The goal was to assist county residents who are in housing transition or are unhoused.

A new investigation from KFF Health News shows 38 cases between 2022 and 2024 where employers withheld wages in Garfield County because of an employee's unpaid medical bills, some of which were covered by Medicaid.