rural communities

USDA forecasts record corn yields, but tariffs and trade wars drive a $29B farm trade deficit, straining U.S. producers already facing low prices.

Federal money for solar projects, especially for smaller rural farms, could be at risk as Congress attempts to pass a federal budget through reconciliation. Small farms in the Mountain West could lose out on those benefits.

At a recent meeting hosted by Ascendigo, Roaring Fork Valley locals voiced support for the Colorado Intentional Communities Research Project's mission to develop more neuro-inclusive housing.

Queer Prom in Carbondale gave LGBTQ+ youth a joyful, affirming space to celebrate identity, connection, and community—offering support in a time of political uncertainty and growing need.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has deployed 11 range riders to monitor livestock and deter wolf attacks in Western Colorado, keeping their identities private due to safety concerns.

After DOGE cut over $400 million worth of AmeriCorps grants across the country, rural nonprofits will struggle to survive.

Rural communities in the Rocky Mountain West, like Leadville, rely on federal funds for climate resilience, including wildfire and storm mitigation. However, Trump-era cuts threaten these efforts.

As federal employees grapple with layoffs, the United States Postal Service has been living with staffing shortages for years.

"Getaway" podcast explores how outdoor recreation drives rural economies in the Rocky Mountain West, highlighting housing challenges and sustainable tourism efforts in communities like Moab and Cortez.

Grant Houston has run the Lake City Silver World in the tiny town Lake City for nearly half-century. He’s now ready to sell, but is looking for the right person to take on the paper.