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Yale's Climate Opinion Maps now include questions asking Americans about specific extreme weather events like wildfires and floods and how they relate to climate change. More than other Mountain West states, Colorado residents link climate change to these severe weather events.

Roaring Fork Safe Passages recently released a plan to build two wildlife crossing structures north of the airport. They could increase safety and reduce collisions, but they may cost more than $30 million.

A new report from the Bureau of Reclamation shows water levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the Colorado River's two largest reservoirs, remain low. It predicts those conditions could continue or worsen over the next two years. CU Boulder's Chris Winter says this should spur the seven states in the basin to come to an agreement on new operating guidelines for the future.

Historically dry fuels and long stretches of fire weather have led to the conditions driving one of Colorado's biggest wildfires. Some experts are saying that climate change, which creates these conditions, could make these kinds of fire the new normal.

When school is out for the summer, some teachers have another job. In the tiny town of Lake City, one such educator turns her attention towards small-scale farming.

Wildfires throughout the Mountain West have caused significant air quality problems this summer, even for communities miles away from the fires. CU Boulder's Joost de Gouw says that's because of how particles in the smoke interact with the atmosphere.

Rock Springs has long been one of the most diverse towns in the West. Now, its relationship with immigrants is embattled for other reasons.

Democratic CD3 candidate shares his vision in Delta

The founder and president of Wyoming's only procedural abortion clinic, Julie Burkhart, spoke with Aspen Public Radio about why she's focused on increasing access to abortion in underserved places.

Evacuations have been canceled as fire crews work on clean-up operations. Restoration plans and efforts are already underway.