As communities across the West keep a close eye on water supplies and wildfire risk, a new federal drought forecast highlights where relief may be on the way, and where dry conditions are likely to continue.
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A short-term ICE detention facility in west Glenwood Springs could be one step closer to shutting down after the City Council on Thursday voted to sue the property's Florida-based landlord for allegedly violating municipal code by allowing immigration detentions in a commercial zone without a city permit. ICE and its landlord did not respond to previous violation notices or appeal the city’s April decision to revoke its special use permit.
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Snowmass Village’s fifth annual Plein Air Festival and Art Sale takes place this weekend. Ahead of the event, artists go outdoors to paint what inspires them.
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Pre-evacuations are in place for parts of County Road 338 and County Road 302 in Parachute due to the 310 Fire. As of 9 p.m. on Sunday, the fire was 601 acres and 47% contained.
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During one of the worst fire seasons on record, Aspen Fire’s Jake Andersen tries to shepherd his team — and himself — through the stress of firefighting. For its innumerable challenges, he still sees the blessings of the job.
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On today's podcast: A new wildfire sparks evacuations near Parachute. The ICE facility in Glenwood Springs could be on its way out. And Coloradans bought firearms at record numbers last month.
Regional News
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New research suggests wildfires appear to be upending years of steady progress in reducing ozone pollution in the United States. It’s a trend reversal with significant health implications.
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In recent years, dozens of drones have violated temporary flight restrictions around wildfires
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Leadville, Colo, saw a drop in tourism in July because of the nearby Willow Fire. But August could still bring a score of visitors.
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A new generation of small nuclear reactors is poised to come online in the next few years. Not everyone is as supportive as Atomic City residents.
NPR News
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A new poll shows support for moving the U.S. toward proportional representation, a system that elects multiple representatives in a single district in rough proportion to a party's vote share.
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The military plans to start screening service members for low testosterone, and social media is overflowing with claims about testosterone therapy. But who actually needs it?
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The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year's most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.
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When Alaska Airlines wanted to optimize its operations, it turned to a small startup called Air Space Intelligence. Now the FAA has hired the company for a major reboot of the entire U.S. airspace.
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In a new report, former Interlochen students detail some 70 allegations of sexual abuse by nearly 50 adults employed or affiliated with the school. One of the former students tells his story to NPR.
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Lindell, of "MyPillow," plays up his ties to Trump, who endorsed him for Tuesday's primary. But the state Republican convention backed one of his opponents.
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Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities with long-range drones almost daily in recent months. The barrage has caused fuel shortages in Russia and unsettled the Russian public.
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A new generation of small nuclear reactors is poised to come online in the next few years. Public opinion remains split.
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Ulf arrives late to the party and sets it ablaze.
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There have been 183 new wildfires, including eight large ones, across the U.S. since Saturday, the National Interagency Fire Center reported on Sunday.
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