Much of the local economy from Aspen to Parachute is focused on the outdoors. But this summer’s drought and the record-low snow year raise questions about how businesses can diversify in a changing climate.

Last winter’s record-low snowpack stressed many businesses in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys. Whether they’ve been around for decades or are just starting out, they hope it’s not the new norm.

Trump first reduced the two Utah monuments in 2017, but this most recent action goes even further, slashing their acreage to under 10% of their original sizes.

Coming off a winter with historically low snowpack, Colorado farmers are cutting back and bracing for exceptional drought. But some regenerative farming practices have made their operations more resilient.

A high pressure system is moving over the Western United States and the Rocky Mountains, bringing with it hot, stagnant air. Temperatures are forecast to be 10-15 degrees above normal.

The nonprofit announced the winners of its annual Keeling Curve Prize on July 1 in Aspen. It also showcased past laureates, who credited their success to receiving the award.

More than 56 million acres — nearly 3% of the U.S. landmass — belong to tribes. The Land and Water Conservation Fund has aided more than 47,000 projects, like parks and trails, in nearly every county nationwide.

Wildfires burning in Utah and Colorado have sent smoke across the Western Slope, prompting air quality advisories. Public health officials say to treat smoky skies like bad weather.

Wildfires across the West have spread rapidly due to extreme fire conditions, putting a strain on firefighting resources.

Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser are trying to set themselves apart from one another in the final days of the gubernatorial primary, despite similar views on environmental issues in Colorado.