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Negotiations over the water supply for 40 million people are hinged on how you interpret the words "will not cause," written into the century-old Colorado River Compact.
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As Mountain West communities grow, so does the need for Spanish-language interpreters. This is especially true in booming resort towns where Latinos power economies — and also need to access services.
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A medida que las comunidades de la región montañosa del oeste crecen, también crece la necesidad de intérpretes de español. Esto es especialmente cierto en las ciudades turísticas en auge, donde los latinos impulsan las economías y también necesitan acceder a los servicios.
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The lawsuit follows a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision in February to reject conservationists’ requests to restore endangered species protections across the region.
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Almost three years ago, an unlikely relationship formed between the declining coal town of Kemmerer and one of the richest people in the world: Bill Gates. That’s because his nuclear company, TerraPower, promised to pump life back into the town's economy with a “first of its kind” power plant.
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Gates says the next-generation plant that TerraPower is building will power the nation's future.
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State, federal and tribal leaders met in Boulder, Colorado to talk about the Colorado River's next chapter. They don't appear close to an agreement.
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Some experts say the System Conservation Pilot Program is costly and may not be the most effective way to save Colorado River water.
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The nine-year-old program brings the federal court to Navajo Nation, rather than making parolees travel long distances. Utah has seen improved community outcomes and a decrease in recidivism.
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States tasked with deciding the Colorado River's future have submitted competing proposals for how to manage the river's water. Environmental groups and tribes are also trying to shape the conversation.
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Drought, growth and overuse across the West have strained the Colorado River. That’s why KUER has joined a new journalism collaboration focused on exploring the river’s challenges and solutions.
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Damage inside Glen Canyon Dam could mean problems with the "river outlet works," a set of small tubes near the bottom of the dam that were originally intended to release excess water when the reservoir is nearing full capacity. The dam allows water to pass through to the Colorado River and Grand Canyon.