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Colorado's Little Blue Creek Canyon Project Starts Mid-April

High Plains Public Radio | By Laura Palmisano

Published April 1, 2021 at 11:56 AM CDT

Road work on a four-mile stretch of U.S. 50 between Gunnison and Montrose starts in mid-April. The Little Blue Creek Canyon Project will cause partial and complete road closures over the next two years, impacting travel from Lake City or Gunnison to Montrose or Delta, and surrounding areas. For KVNF News, Laura Palmisano speaks with project official Kathleen Wanatowicz and project manager Travis Madsen.

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Trump's transgender ban is forcing this Kansas officer out of the Army: 'Damn this hurts'

Noah Taborda, Elizabeth Ruiz

A memo from President Trump earlier this year revealed plans to remove transgender service members from the military — a plan the Supreme Court has allowed to be enforced while the legal battle plays out. Thousands of transgender service members now face the possible end of their careers.
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Ranchers form alliance to protect declining bird species found in just 5 states, including KS, OK, TX and CO

Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact Oklahoma

The Lesser Prairie-Chicken Landowner Alliance aims to earn money while preserving habitat for the endangered bird.
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From Guns To Gas: 5 Ways The 2021 Legislative Session Could Affect Your Life

Scott Franz

Colorado lawmakers ended a tumultuous, impactful session Tuesday night after passing dozens of new laws that are poised to change everything from how the state pays for roads to who can purchase guns.
A Would-Be Trans And Queer Haven In Rural Colorado Just Wants To Be Left Alone

Dan Boyce

In rural Colorado, owners of a trans-friendly ranch pack heat and built a fence in the face of harassment. Critics say they're overstating threats to solicit donations.
$Farmer Mike Nolan is only cultivating a fraction of one acre this year, as opposed to past years when he's cultivated up to seven acres.$

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Worsening Western Drought Conditions Weigh On Farmers’ Mental Health

Lucas Brady Woods

Farmers in parts of the West are experiencing some of the worst drought conditions in nearly two decades. The dryness presents challenges in keeping a farm or ranch viable, and in how farmers deal with mental health concerns.