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New Mexico takes a big step toward universal childcare
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In June, the Trump administration called for a consolidation of federal wildfire agencies “to achieve the most efficient and effective use of wildland fire offices.” Now federal leaders have released plans about how to carry out the order.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service incentive launched last year and is now expanding to more wildlife refuges.
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Climate change could be taking a toll on the smallest creatures in the Mountain West. A new study finds insect populations in one mountain valley have plunged by more than 70% in recent decades. Scientists say this trend could shake the food chain in alpine areas across the region.
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The federal government has issued new guidelines to wildland firefighters for the voluntary use of protective masks. The move comes as knowledge of long-term health risks faced by such workers – including cancer – grows.
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Spanish language music is popular and big business but feeling the effects of immigration crackdownsIncreased Immigration crackdowns are having an impact on Spanish-language live performances as performer visas are being revoked. This is having a significant economic impact on local communities.
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Number of doctors leaving small towns reaches new high
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The Public Lands Rule was among the Biden Administration's signature efforts to protect and restore Bureau of Land Management land in the face of climate change and increasing land fragmentation.
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The federal government currently spends significantly more on suppressing fires than preventing them.
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Charlie Kirk, a right-wing political activist and founder of Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot in the neck during his speaking event at Utah Valley University.