A silicon revival in the West
Is the region ready to produce the world’s most advanced technology? The post A silicon revival in the West appeared first on High Country News.
View ArticleThe inequity of heat
Extreme heat doesn’t discriminate; the ability to escape it does. The post The inequity of heat appeared first on High Country News.
View ArticleArizona and Nevada edge toward Harris and Walz
The Democratic ticket is hitting home in Western swing states with young, minority and independent voters. The post Arizona and Nevada edge toward Harris and Walz appeared first on High Country News.
View ArticleHow carbon removal can help curb wildfires and build houses
Local governments in the Four Corners back homegrown carbon-removal projects. The post How carbon removal can help curb wildfires and build houses appeared first on High Country News.
View ArticleKinkajous, coprolites and geothermal jamborees
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region. The post Kinkajous, coprolites and geothermal jamborees appeared first on High Country News.
View ArticleLa falla fatal en las operaciones de rescate de la Patrulla Fronteriza
La agencia tiene la tarea de salvar a migrantes en peligro pero puede estar empeorando las cosas. The post La falla fatal en las operaciones de rescate de la Patrulla Fronteriza appeared first on High...
View ArticleThe fatal flaw in the Border Patrol’s rescue program
The Missing Migrant Program is meant to prevent deaths. Instead, it may be causing them. The post The fatal flaw in the Border Patrol’s rescue program appeared first on High Country News.
View ArticleAfter half a century, the Apache trout swims off the threatened species list
Arizona’s state fish is doing well but faces a daunting future. The post After half a century, the Apache trout swims off the threatened species list appeared first on High Country News.
View ArticleAudio: What do we really learn from trail cams?
Documenting wildlife can bring us back to nature. The post Audio: What do we really learn from trail cams? appeared first on High Country News.
View ArticleThe downballot issues driving the West’s 2024 elections
From climate and public lands to shifting political allegiances, the region faces critical choices at the ballot box. The post The downballot issues driving the West’s 2024 elections appeared first on...
View ArticleEl voto indeciso latino
De gira con organizadores en Arizona y Nevada. The post El voto indeciso latino appeared first on High Country News.
View ArticleOn the road with Latino organizers in the swing states of the West
In Nevada and Arizona, Latinos make up nearly a third of all voters. What are they thinking this election year? The post On the road with Latino organizers in the swing states of the West appeared...
View ArticleWill exploratory lithium mining continue near a sacred hot spring?
A judge will decide the fate of Ha’Kamwe’ as the Hualapai Nation fights the drilling in court. The post Will exploratory lithium mining continue near a sacred hot spring? appeared first on High...
View ArticleThe future of renewables in Arizona hinges on voters
The Arizona Corporation Commission has come under scrutiny for its continued support of fossil fuels and resistance to supporting more solar in the state. Three seats could make the difference. The...
View ArticlePresident Biden to apologize for federal Indian boarding schools
The U.S. government hopes to assuage cynicism and begin a new chapter of healing for Native people. The post President Biden to apologize for federal Indian boarding schools appeared first on High...
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