Gaps in wildfire smoke warning network leave people exposed
BILLINGS, Mont. — Huge gaps between air quality sensors in the western U.S. have created blind spots in the warning system for wildfire smoke...
Scientists launch effort to collect water data in US West
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday announced a new kind of climate observatory near the headwaters of the Colorado River...
Forced medication recommended for Danish suspect in wildfire
DENVER — A psychiatrist has recommended that a mentally ill Danish man accused of starting a wildfire that burned 149 homes should be forcibly...
Biden backs end to wolf protections but hunting worries grow
FARIBAULT, Minn. — President Joe Biden's administration is sticking by the decision under former President Donald Trump to lift protections for gray wolves across...
Three senators test positive for COVID in breakthrough cases
WASHINGTON — Three senators said Thursday they have tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated, a high-profile collection of breakthrough cases that comes as...
Federal courts impose new COVID-19 restrictions amid surge
RICHMOND, Va. — When Sigal Chattah goes to federal court to challenge a school mask mandate issued by the governor of Nevada, she'll likely...
Climate impact of coal sales from US lands scrutinized
BILLINGS, Mont. — U.S. officials on Thursday launched a review of climate damage caused by coal mining on public lands as the Biden administration...
Booming Colo. town asks, ‘Where will water come from?’
GREELEY, Colo. — "Go West, young man,'' Horace Greeley famously urged.
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Colorado’s Boebert discloses husband’s work for energy firm
DENVER — Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert's husband made $478,000 last year working as a consultant for an energy firm, information that was not disclosed...