2020 saw shifts in almost every aspect of life in Teton County, and that was reflected in what ended up in our waste stream.
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As a Regional Utility Co-Op Embraces Renewables, Its Ties to Fossil Fuels Haven’t Burned Out Yet
As the Joe Biden administration takes over, it’s unclear how future environmental policies and trends toward renewables will impact local utility companies that have historically depended on fossil fuels.
Domestic Terrorism Specialist Says Liberal Western Towns Like Jackson Have Cause for Concern
Legal scholar and former FBI agent Michael German offers sage advice for combatting right-wing militia groups in the West.
New Seasonal Wetlands Project is a Win-Win for Water Quality and Local Wildlife
Several government entities are involved in this plan, which aims to pass more water from Jackson’s sewage plant through enhanced and reconstructed wetlands. The project is currently in its permitting phase.
A Tale of Two Counties
New rules around oil and gas development in Colorado go into effect in January. And two counties in the Front Range have radically different ideas of what local control means.
Bringing Rescued Food to People’s Doorstep Provides Nourishment and Community
Hole Food Rescue’s No Cost Grocery Program addresses food insecurity, food waste, and climate change all at once. Could this be a model for eradicating hunger?
Leaving it all on the Table
Pete Muldoon reflects on four years as Mayor of Jackson.
Wyoming Politicians Respond to Insurrection at U.S. Capitol
Senator Cynthia Lummis condemns violence, objects to Pennsylvania election results anyway.
Fossil Fuel Uncertainty Impacts Local Government Services
Across Colorado, oil and gas companies pay taxes that fund countless public services. So, what does it mean for a local government if those revenue streams become more unstable?
