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Listen to this extended interview with Aaron Ford on data centers and AI Sep 18, 2026

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford discussed his data center agenda on Purple Politics Nevada live on Friday morning. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck sat down with him for an extended interview to learn more about the guardrails he wants for data centers and AI in general.

Wyoming and Colorado agree to coordinate carbon storage wells May 11, 2026

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They’ll notify one another when well projects are proposed within a mile of the shared state border. And the model may expand to neighboring states.

AI technology expands in the Mountain West to reduce wildfires May 11, 2026

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AI technology expands in the Mountain West to reduce wildfires

Music therapy program helps new mothers navigate postpartum depression May 11, 2026

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Note-Able Music Therapy Services launched “Take a Beat,” a free program designed to help new parents manage stress, anxiety and isolation after having a baby. It uses music to help support mothers during the postpartum period.

How many federal public lands jobs did the Mountain West lose? May 11, 2026

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A new analysis of public federal workforce data shows about 5,800 fewer workers at public lands agencies in 2025 compared to the year before.

Why choose a mobile vet clinic for your pet? May 11, 2026

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Getting medical care for your animals can be a hassle for the owner and even the pets themselves. But locals have found that mobile vet clinics can make the process a little easier.

The entire National Science Board was fired – UNR scientists weigh in May 11, 2026

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The Trump Administration fired the entire board overseeing the National Science Foundation. UNR scientists respond.

EPA proposal to roll back coal ash rules raises groundwater concerns in the Mountain West May 05, 2026

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The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to roll back federal coal ash cleanup rules, raising concerns about groundwater contamination at dozens of coal plants and waste dumps across the Mountain West.

Abortion providers prep for more patients amid telehealth uncertainty May 05, 2026

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Getting the common abortion medication mifepristone via telehealth, mail or pharmacies was banned over the weekend. The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily restored access, but that could change.

Mountain West cities rank among most polluted as half of U.S. children breathe unhealthy air May 05, 2026

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A new report from the American Lung Association finds about half of U.S. children are living in areas with unhealthy air quality, and several Mountain West cities rank among the most polluted in the country.