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Wildfires rage across Colorado as holiday weekend raises fire risks

July 3, 2026

Colorado is facing a tough battle with wildfires this week, with five major blazes burning nearly 200 square miles of land. The Aspen Acres fire alone has destroyed over 200 homes in Custer and Pueblo counties, turning streets into scenes that look more like a disaster movie than a rural landscape—i

environment

Blueberries at Risk: Maine’s Shrinking Berry Fields

June 29, 2026

Maine’s blueberry fields, long part of the state’s scenery, are disappearing. People use these lands for food, hiking, hunting and wildlife habitat. Now more than a thousand acres are on sale or have just sold. Large farms are leaving because berry prices drop and the climate changes fast.

environment

Wildfire Woes: Heat, Wind and Firework Fears Sweep the West

June 28, 2026

In Utah’s southern desert, a blazing blaze has spread over 112 square miles, turning the Cottonwood Fire into the country’s biggest current inferno. The fire has scorched a ski resort, forced residents to leave their homes and sent ash drifting over neighboring towns. Fire crews are struggling be

entertainment

A sunny summer day of wine, music, and history in New Mexico

June 28, 2026

Every Fourth of July weekend, northern New Mexico gets a unique blend of patriotism and local culture. The Santa Fe Wine Festival has been running for 32 years at El Rancho de Las Golondrinas, an outdoor museum with over 30 historic buildings spread across 500 acres. This year, the festival falls ri

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Rain Races: India’s Water Woes and Farmer Fears

June 26, 2026

India’s monsoon has come late, leaving cities thirsty and farmers in doubt. The rainy season usually starts in June, but this year it began two weeks later than usual. Because of the delay, water supplies are tight in big cities like Mumbai. Mumbai has cut off water to swimming pools and co

health

Roundup under the microscope: what we know about the dangers of glyphosate

June 26, 2026

For decades, Roundup has been a farm staple and a homeowner’s quick fix for weeds. Its main ingredient, glyphosate, has been sprayed on hundreds of millions of acres since the 1970s. But science has raised red flags: the International Agency for Research on Cancer called glyphosate a probable carcin

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A summer weekend for everyone in Aspen

June 26, 2026

July in Aspen turns the usual quiet mountain town into a busy hub for a week. The place fills up with music, art shows, and outdoor fun that draw people from nearby towns and beyond. Not everyone knows the summer calendar packs two big music festivals into late June—a jazz week downtown and a rivers

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Smoke clouds Colorado mountains as western wildfires spread rapidly

June 25, 2026

The Colorado mountains are currently covered in a thick layer of smoke, mainly drifting from large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada. These fires have grown quickly due to ongoing drought and consistently hot, dry weather across the western United States. While most of the smoke comes from distan

health

Nurses Needed: University Tour Tackles Georgia Shortage

June 24, 2026

Augusta University’s leader, Russell Keen, is on a road trip through northern Georgia. His goal is to talk with former students, supporters and future applicants about the school’s plans. The trip starts in Athens and will stop in cities like Dalton and the Classic City. Keen says Georgia f

science

Join the Wildlife Photo Hunt in Florida

June 22, 2026

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission invites citizens to help track animals across the state. The new project runs on the Zooniverse platform and lets volunteers examine pictures from trail cameras spread over more than 6 million acres. These cameras record wildlife with minimal