What are pharmacy benefit managers? A health economist explains
To truly understand the problem of drug pricing in the U.S., you need to start with the tricky economics of pharmacy benefit managers.
The year in water news: Preparing for New Mexico’s drier future
Water stayed at the forefront of news about conservation, health and money in New Mexico this year.
Reintroducing bison to Kansas tallgrass prairies promotes biodiversity and resilience, study finds
Reintroducing bison to tallgrass prairies can double biodiversity of native plants and increase drought resistance, a Kansas State University study found.
The study collected 29 years of data from the Flint Hills.
Nebraska joins Virginia in asking SCOTUS to uphold law against TikTok
TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, sued the U.S. government over the law, saying it impeded their First Amendment rights.
Utah's Park City Mountain ski patrollers go on strike
The Park City Ski Patrol union went on strike Friday, the latest in months of negotiations between Vail Resorts and the mountain’s first responders.
Effort revived to preserve access to iconic rapids on scenic Niobrara River
An on-again, off-again effort to ensure public access to the Niobrara River is back on.
South Dakota survey: Increasing concerns about health care, prescription costs
More middle-aged and older South Dakotans had financial concerns this year, especially around health care.
Conservation groups celebrate Endangered Species Act anniversary
Since its passage in 1973, more than 1,600 species in the U.S. have been protected by the law.
New Mexico nonprofit aims to broker affordable housing solutions in Taos
Though Taos may be facing old problems, the scale of the crisis is new.
Start the New Year with a First Day Hike at Colorado state parks
This year, more than 1,000 hikes are available in state parks around the country.