Decades after their arrival, a family is woven into the fabric of Colorado’s San Luis Valley.
Analysis
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The resilient species is altering its behaviors in response to changing conditions.
History and the growing power of right-wing extremism point to a volatile future for the West during the Biden presidency.
Climate change is worsening the threats that homeless populations face.
Wildlife managers revisit the impact of an expanding mining operation.
But in Harney County, Oregon, collaboration around public lands grows.
With scant data on risk, Republicans push to open a ‘perfect’ mining opportunity.
On the Big Hole River, livelihoods depend on healthy fish, but climate doubts abound.
In a diverse society, rhetoric of religious freedom has often led to conflict.
That community of fungi and bacteria may be the key to keeping plants healthy.
The decision imperils the balance between desert conservation and development.
Here are some tips on how to stay safe.
But the state of California and Winnemem Wintu Tribe oppose the project.
Some back away from cooperating as trust in Interior wanes.
But to use them, tribes often must negotiate settlements that need federal approval.
A reporter staked a mining claim on former monument lands. You could, too.
Big dams were the hydro giants of yesteryear. The future of hydropower is small.
Accepting donations could add to the scandals already plaguing the EPA head.
Beleagured by investigations, the EPA chief continues to unravel protections.
Native communities have been flooded with prescription pain pills.
The bill that shapes the U.S. ag economy provides big money for land protections.
Native families grapple with scant support to locate their missing loved ones.
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