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Faith Walks Toward Cleaner Air in New Mexico

March 15, 2026

A group of faith‑based activists started a 328‑mile foot journey from Carlsbad to Santa Fe, hoping to draw attention to a bill that would cut New Mexico’s greenhouse gas emissions by 45 % from 2005 levels by 2030. The trip, part of a broader coalition called Clear Horizons New Mexico, aimed to meet

crime

A Bus Blaze in Kerzers Raises Questions About Intent

March 11, 2026

Police in Switzerland are looking into whether a bus fire that claimed six lives was set on purpose. The incident happened Tuesday evening in Kerzers, a town about 15 miles from Bern. Authorities say an “unidentified voluntary act” might have started the blaze, but they are still gathering evidence.

education

Montana Moves Forward With New School Health Trust

March 11, 2026

The state auditor has signed off on a fresh initiative aimed at improving student health services across Montana. This approval marks the beginning of a new trust that will pool resources to support schools in providing better medical care. The decision comes after a review of the proposal’s financi

science

Scientists Leave NIH, Saying Their Work Is Blocked

March 6, 2026

In the past few years, many federal researchers have quit or retired early from the National Institutes of Health. A doctor who studied cancer treatments, a scientist studying tick diseases, and an addiction researcher all said the Trump years made their jobs impossible. They faced budget cuts, hiri

weather

Flood‑Ready Texas: Why the “Flash Flood Alley” Needs a New Look

March 5, 2026

Texas is famous for its dry summers, yet a long stretch of the state is actually one of North America’s biggest flood hazards. The region runs from Dallas and Fort Worth along Interstate 35, past Austin and San Antonio, through the Hill Country, and down toward Del Rio in the southwest. Flash fl

politics

Utah’s Water and Land Laws Shake Up in 2026

February 28, 2026

Utah lawmakers are busy reshaping how the state handles water, land and mining. While the Great Salt Lake gets most headlines, several new bills aim to protect farmers, miners and public lands. One proposal lets the state’s natural resources department pay for legal fights over Colorado River water

health

Measles Hits Detention Camp in El Paso

February 28, 2026

A cluster of 13 measles cases has emerged at the Camp East Montana detention center near El Paso, Texas. The outbreak prompted authorities to lock down the facility and stop all movement inside. Health workers are now watching each detainee closely and giving them treatment to keep the spread under

weather

Snow Chaos Hits Northeast: Power, Schools, and Streets in Disarray

February 26, 2026

The winter storm that swept from Maryland to Maine left the Northeast buried under a thick blanket of snow. In Rhode Island, residents faced three days of isolation as streets stayed unplowed and trash services were delayed. Schools in the state moved online, while other districts like Philadelphia

politics

Support for Crans‑Montana Fire Victims

February 25, 2026

The Swiss government will give a one‑time payment of 50, 000 francs (about $56, 000) to each person who was badly hurt or whose loved one died in the bar fire that happened on New Year’s Eve at Crans‑Montana. This gesture is meant to help families quickly, and it shows the country’s compassion fo

weather

Spring Repairs Planned for Flood‑Damaged Thompson Pass Road

February 25, 2026

The road that cuts through Thompson Pass in Sanders County is set to get repairs this spring, if the weather allows, according to state transportation officials. A stretch of Montana Secondary 471 that runs over a bridge on Prospect Creek, between mile markers 16 and 22, was hit hard by floods in ea

Faith Walks Toward Cleaner Air in New Mexico

A Bus Blaze in Kerzers Raises Questions About Intent

Montana Moves Forward With New School Health Trust

Scientists Leave NIH, Saying Their Work Is Blocked

Flood‑Ready Texas: Why the “Flash Flood Alley” Needs a New Look

Utah’s Water and Land Laws Shake Up in 2026

Measles Hits Detention Camp in El Paso

Snow Chaos Hits Northeast: Power, Schools, and Streets in Disarray

Support for Crans‑Montana Fire Victims

Spring Repairs Planned for Flood‑Damaged Thompson Pass Road

Measles Hits Detention Camp in El Paso