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LATEST NEWS FROM THE NETWORK
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Trump’s BLM nominee waffles on public land sell-off stance
February 25, 2026
Steve Pearce, the White House’s second oil and gas-connected pick, is “not so sure” he’s changed.
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How a Colorado ski town reserved almost 75% of its full-time housing for workforce
February 10, 2026
The iconic ski town is aiming to keep locals local.
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What’s needed to protect sage grouse? Less grazing.
February 06, 2026
Two tribes are proving that reducing the impact of cattle on landscapes may be the key to saving the iconic bird.
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The Rio Grande’s pecan problem
September 08, 2025
How Big Ag is threatening New Mexico’s water supply. This article was produced in collaboration with the Food and Environment Reporting Network.
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Senate Republicans want to sell 3 million acres of public land
June 11, 2025
The sales could have a significant impact on tribal nations, who could lose access and rights to cultural sites and ancestral lands.
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As Trump comes after research, Forest Service scientists keep working
May 28, 2025
Scientists describe how they’re preparing for the upcoming field season despite the challenges.
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Trump asks Congress to cut at the heart of the West
May 12, 2025
The White House wants to alter life for U.S. hunters, anglers, RVers, off-road-vehicle drivers, backpackers, birdwatchers and hikers.
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Trump halts historic orphaned well-plugging program
March 27, 2025
Western states were using funds from the Infrastructure Act to clean up pollution left behind by industry.
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Judge rules federal job cuts ‘unlawful’
March 14, 2025
The Forest Service, Park Service and other agencies must immediately reinstate workers purged by Trump.
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EPA takes unprecedented step to remove uranium waste from the Navajo Nation
January 17, 2025
The decision opens the door for new ways to manage uranium pollution on tribal land.
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The Biden administration weighs in on Colorado River management
December 03, 2024
Amid mounting drought, changing federal leadership and stalled state negotiations, new federal proposals aim to chart a forward path.
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Is a farm that hosts weddings still a farm?
October 29, 2024
Agritourism divides a rural Washington county.
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After half a century, the Apache trout swims off the threatened species list
September 12, 2024
After half a century, the Apache trout swims off the threatened species list.
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Arizona and Nevada edge toward Harris and Walz
August 23, 2024
The Democratic ticket is hitting home in Western swing states with young, minority and independent voters.
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Is your community ready for a wildfire?
August 05, 2024
Local governments throughout the West are investing in wildfire defense. Here’s how to know if yours is one of them.
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