The Mountain West News Bureau is a collaboration between KUER and NPR, with support from affiliate newsrooms across the region. Funding for the Mountain West News Bureau is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and Eric and Wendy Schmidt.
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International tourists to some of the most visited national parks face price increases starting Jan. 1. Some businesses are concerned about a decline of visitors or spending, while others don't anticipate large impacts. -
Rock Springs, Wyoming, está promoviendo negocios latinos, mientras el condado trabaja con ICE para tomar medidas contra la inmigración. -
Rock Springs, Wyoming, is promoting Latino businesses, while the county works with ICE to crack down on immigration.
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There's been an especially steep drop in fertility rates in Western states, including Wyoming, which has also seen a big jump in the cost of housing. -
Maybe, but even the ones that want to be environmentally friendly face energy challenges. -
Two years ahead of what could be a final round of applications, allegations of predatory representation and solicitation are on the rise, and especially targeting tribal communities. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act was reauthorized over the summer. -
Flagstaff, Arizona, became the first ever DarkSky Community in 2001. Central Idaho is home to the only DarkSky Reserve in the U.S. and Utah has the highest concentration of places globally. More towns in Colorado want to join the ranks.
