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New podcast explores outdoor recreation's trillion-dollar impact on rural U.S. communities, from MoaIt is estimated that outdoor recreation contributes more than a trillion dollars to the U.S. economy. A new podcast explores how this plays out in several rural communities in our region, from Moab, Utah, to Montezuma County, Colorado.
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The Trump Administration is directing federal agencies like the Department of the Interior to ramp up mining operations on federal public lands. The order singles out copper, uranium, potash, and gold.
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Protestors called on lawmakers to defend scientific research, as the Trump administration moves to cut workforce and funding.
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Measles vaccines are available at Delta County Public Health
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Colorado is known for winter sports, but one Winter Olympics staple—curling—isn’t as popular in the region as it is in other parts of the country. However, the sport is gaining traction, with Rock Creek Curling in Lafayette hosting the Olympic trials.
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Lawmakers and advocates in the West are sounding the alarm on the impacts of federal jobs cuts in land management agencies like the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. They say services like firefighting, recreation management, and access to permits for extraction will be affected.
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Multiple reports show ICE raids early Wednesday morning in Aurora and nearby Denver. The extent of these actions is not clear at this time.
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Glenwood Springs Attorney Claire Noone shares her predictions for the weeks ahead as immigration enforcement spikes across the country.
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The 12th annual snowplane rally was held recently in Idaho, celebrating the ingenuity and hardiness of early- to mid-20th-century transportation.
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San Juan Skijoring recently held its 9th annual Skijoring competition in Ridgway, Colorado. The 3-day event brings together skiers, snowboarders, and horse riders from around the region.
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The aviation industry made up roughly 15% of Aspen’s greenhouse gas emissions last year. Atlantic Aviation is trying to lower its carbon footprint in Aspen. However, global aviation emissions are expected to rise without broader regulations for the growing industry.
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SunTrain is developing a system that uses existing rail infrastructure to transmit and transport energy. The company says its grid-connected system will help accelerate the use of renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.