This week on Regional Roundup: protests in Denver and Salt Lake City, hazard mitigation planning in the West, a social media regulation bill in Colorado, and land conservation efforts in Colorado and Wyoming.

Governor Polis signs the budget with temporary fixes, local events for National Hospital Week and Mancos construction, plus efforts against invasive species and Utah's collective bargaining referendum.

The veto override vote now heads to the House. The last veto overrides in Colorado were in 2011 and 2007 under, and both dealt with budget spending requests.

Dr. Heather Shotton, a citizen of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, Kiowa, and Cheyenne, has been named the first Indigenous president of Fort Lewis College, bringing over 20 years of higher education experience.

The White House is asking Congress to rescind $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Smaller stations, like those in the Rocky Mountain region, will feel the impact the most.

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88. His legacy of humility and simplicity continues to inspire Catholics worldwide. Meanwhile, Utah faces worsening drought conditions, prompting a state of emergency.

Federal cuts impact Teton County Library's popular CHOW and senior art programs, while the Navajo Nation Council confirms Jeanine Jones as the new Auditor General to modernize audit procedures.

English in Action hosted its 8th annual Immigrant Voices event this month where speakers from across the region shared their life stories. This year, however, organizers had to consider the political climate.

Colorado lawmakers won't move forward with a bill requiring investor-owned utilities to eliminate their climate impact by 2040. Meanwhile, Diné citizens march to protect Navajo water.

Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would delay public records access. Transparency advocates warn it could hinder access to government information, with a rare override vote now on the table.