Tribal and federal leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., to discuss protecting tribal lands from the effects of climate change. The topic was part of the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit on Dec. 6 and 7.

El Niño conditions are expected to bring good snow to Colorado and the Southern Rockies, but conditions may not be as ideal to the north.

New data shows parts of the Mountain West region have some of America’s highest rates of electric vehicle use – and some of the lowest.

Statues of historic figures have sparked controversy in states like New Mexico, Nevada and Colorado. Now Denver officials say they will not reinstall statues dedicated to Christopher Columbus and Kit Carson.

Using a sizable dataset and an innovative methodology, researchers have just published a study looking at factors that influence retention for Hotshots, among the most experienced and highly trained workers on the fireline.

Federal officials are debating how to balance the economics of scenic air tours with the serenity of popular national parks. A committee in the U.S. House of Representatives discussed commercial management plans in areas like Mt. Rushmore and Glacier National Park.

The Indian Health Service is working to provide tens of thousands of children’s books to Indigenous families across the U.S., including parts of the Mountain West.

The National Championship Air Races are ready to land in a new city as the original race site, Reno, Nevada, becomes more developed and less ideal for a loud overhead race between some of the best pilots in the world.

Legislation to improve access to public lands and address issues related to rising usage has been introduced in the U.S. House.

Several Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives are advocating for more resources to preserve important historic sites like burial grounds and buildings. The hearing comes after major federal funding for these programs expired.