economy

President Trump signed a sweeping tax and spending bill boosting farm subsidies and defense spending, but slashing social programs, sparking sharp debate in Washington.

Bert Valencia joins KSJD’s Lacy McKay to preview Cortez’s upcoming Collector Car Appreciation Day events, talk about the deep economic and cultural impact of car collecting, and share stories from the world of classic and performance vehicles.

Researchers estimate that energy costs will go up for consumers, and jobs could be lost as Republicans gut clean energy programs. In fast-growing areas like the Mountain West, these cuts could severely hurt grid capacity.

Travis Hamblen prides himself on providing hats for all budgets. Tariffs are making that difficult.

Colorado economists predict slower economic growth but improved budget outlook by $16 million, despite uncertainties in the state's financial projections.

Colorado’s economy is growing faster than most states in the nation. And LGBT adults in the Utah are more likely to experience food insecurity than their non-LGBT counterparts.

Two pieces of legislation are announced that could impact farmers, ranchers, and rural residents; "Farms Under Threat" looks at threats to agricultural land from expanding commercial, industrial, and residential development; a drop in cattle numbers due to drought is leading to the possibility of higher beef prices; and monsoon rain events have been very patchy in the Four Corners Region this summer.

Entry into farming remains difficult for young want-to-be farmers who are not in line to take over or inherit an established farm or ranch, food price inflation declines slightly in June, some tips for spending less on food, and a look at the schedules for upcoming fairs in the Four Corners.

The Gardner Food and Agricultural Policy Survey asks consumers about how food and agricultural issues affect them, inflation is pushing grocery prices up almost 12% in the past year, and while many farmers are concerned that the ag economy is in trouble, other farmers and investors remain bullish on farmland.

A wildfire has just broken out at the base of Ute Mountain, about 8 miles southwest of CortezThe State of Colorado’s financial picture is continuing to…