The Mountain West News Bureau
The Mountain West News Bureau is a collaboration of public media stations that serve the Western states of Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. The project's mission is to tell stories about the people, places, and issues of the Mountain West.
From land and water management to growth in the expanding West to our unique culture and heritage, the bureau explores the issues that define us and the challenges we face in the region.
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The Interior Department is spending another $70 million to reopen habitat for native fish in many parts of the U.S., including the Mountain West.
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A lawsuit over the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s killing of three grizzly bears in eastern Idaho has settled, and it could have implications beyond the state’s borders.
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In early May, biologists begin annual grizzly and black bear captures in Yellowstone National Park for research purposes.
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The organization Visit Carson City will pay two lucky hikers to hike the PCT on the new Capital to Tahoe Trail.
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New maps from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) show the migration routes of several big game herds across the West.
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The Department of Agriculture has issued a federal order to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The disease has been detected in dairy cattle in the U.S.
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For the first time, the federal government is putting limits on “forever chemicals” called PFAS in the nation’s drinking water – a move that will protect communities across the Mountain West.
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Some 70 West Bank-rescued dogs were flown across the Atlantic Ocean, ending up at different shelters across the country. It’s a taxing journey for any animal, but for 10 of these dogs, their trip ended here in Wyoming at The Kindness Ranch, an animal sanctuary tucked into flat, grassy lands on Wyoming’s eastern plains.
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At the dawn of Colorado’s wolf reintroduction project, tourism leaders in mountain towns are offering mixed views on the animals. Some are fearful or indifferent, while others are cautiously optimistic they could become an attraction.
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A legal analysis by regional and national animal welfare groups says Wyoming’s animal cruelty statute should apply.
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Study finds solar and wind power is surging in the Mountain West, but there’s plenty of room to growA new report shows wind and solar power account for more of America’s energy than ever before. Some states in the Mountain West are helping lead the charge.
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A federal judge in the Mountain West recently ruled in favor of wild horse advocates who sued federal land managers for failing to stick to their own rules.
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Wyoming authorities cited and fined the man $250, but so far have brought no other legal penalties for publicly displaying and killing wild wolf.
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The cows started experiencing symptoms shortly after the farm received a shipment of cattle from a Texas operation, and the animals later tested positive.
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Many Americans are trying to lower their energy bill – and carbon footprint– by turning to rooftop solar panels. A new report shows where in the U.S. it makes the most financial sense to go solar.
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Several national companies are condemning Idaho’s restrictions on healthcare choices, saying the state’s laws are bad for both women and the bottom line.