The United States Department of Agriculture announced tighter requirements this week for some country-of-origin labels on beef and pork. The change could impact Colorado’s sizable livestock industry.

Leadville hosted its 76th annual Ski Joring competition, one of the longest continuous running skijoring events in the world, and one which has helped bolster the town through boom-and-bust mining cycles.

Nevada has the second-highest grocery prices in the nation, with Colorado and New Mexico also placing in the top 10. High prices mean local food banks are having to help fill in the gaps for many working families.

Last week, Starbucks United held one of its biggest efforts, with another 20 stores across a dozen states voting to unionize.

New research shows less snow is falling in many parts of the U.S., including the Mountain West, a region that relies heavily on snow.

The Culinary Union announced a tentative agreement on a five-year contract with several properties this weekend, calling it its "best contract ever". Only one hotel, Virgin Hotel Las Vegas, remains unsettled.

High Country News staffers have announced plans to unionize for better working conditions at the nonprofit news magazine that has covered the West for 54 years.

There are still 16 Las Vegas properties that have not signed new contracts with the culinary union.

Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to appear in Las Vegas Wednesday with union members who recently signed a "historic" contract with three major casinos.

A new study shows venture capital investment in tech startups is surging across the United States, including parts of the Mountain West.