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RMCR Regional Roundup: Episode 80

Elisabeth Trefonas has been a Wyoming immigration attorney for over 20 years. Since the election she has spent 16-hour days preparing clients for mass deportations pledged by president-elect Trump.
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Elisabeth Trefonas has been a Wyoming immigration attorney for over 20 years. Since the election she has spent 16-hour days preparing clients for mass deportations pledged by president-elect Trump.

This week on Regional Roundup, we examine how a second Trump administration could affect the Rocky Mountain West. From public lands and energy policy to climate science research and the impacts on immigrant communities, the region faces potential changes on multiple fronts.

This episode includes:

  • A conversation with RMCR rural climate reporter Caroline Llanes on Trump’s appointments and their potential impact on the Rocky Mountain region, including the possible loss of federal funding for rural communities transitioning to renewable energy. (RMCR)
  • A discussion with the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition on how a second Trump presidency could affect immigrant communities. (KGNU)
  • A feature on a Wyoming immigration attorney who is dealing with an increased workload since the election. (KHOL)