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Social media can influence everything from what we eat to where we vacation. Now, a new study shows it’s also driving more visitors to U.S. national parks, especially in the Mountain West.
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Some businesses and organizations in northern Nevada are offering unique accommodations and experiences through a service called Harvest Hosts.
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Rising temperatures across the Southwest are hurting farmers’ crops, and that’s escalating crop insurance costs for heat-related impacts, according to a new report by the Environmental Working Group, a nonpartisan research and advocacy group.
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The Mountain West includes some of the country's strongest state economies, according to a new analysis, but the region's overall economic health doesn't extend to every state.
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More and more people are visiting and moving to cities and towns around the Mountain West, drawn by access to public lands and other natural amenities. That brings economic growth – and also growing pains. A new report aims to help communities address the challenges.
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Five years ago, sports betting was limited mainly to Nevada. Now, you can bet in more than half of the country, including several other states in the Mountain West. And business is booming.
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The Mountain West continues to grow quickly, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. As a result, the region had some of the fastest growth in housing stock from July 2021 to July 2022.
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Livestock producers in the Mountain West have been hit hard by this winter’s weather. That’s why Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah have asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture for relief.
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Starship Technologies utilizes robots to make food deliveries on numerous college campuses in the U.S., including the University of Nevada, Reno, and one thing is certain — they sure turn a lot of heads when rolling around campus.
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Cannabis sales in Nevada have declined for the first time since legalization, and in 2023, marijuana products are dropping in price.
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Agriculture departments from several states in the Mountain West are asking the federal government to consider relief programs for livestock producers hit hard by the weather this winter.
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Americans are increasing their focus on health and the environment, and there’s a growing market for sustainable home-building materials – like insulation.