In 2023, Alan Muñoz helped launch the Civic Leader Education and Advocacy Program with Voces Unidas in Mexico City. In May, Muñoz traveled to Mexico early to see his family in Calvillo Aguascalientes, many of whom he had never met.
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Mountain West states rank low in women’s healthcare
Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico all rank in the bottom ten states nationwide when it comes to how healthcare systems are working for women.
Wyoming leases Munger Mountain parcel in a win for local conservation groups
The joint conservation effort between several local government and conservation groups is expected to bring in at least $2.6 million in revenue for Wyomings public schools, with further revenue possible from enhancing the Munger recreation areas.
New cafe opens downtown
Lunch Counter has been open for about a month, serving coffee, baked treats and health food.
Permanent wildland firefighter pay raise passed by U.S. House, and advocates are hopeful
The National Federation of Federal Employees, which has been pushing hard for the reform, is hopeful of ultimate passage, pointing to significant bipartisan support for firefighter raises.
Flat Creek’s Thursday opening to anglers almost delayed by warm water
Nearly every local river or tributary of the Snake River drainage hit dangerously warm temperatures in July. Surpassing a certain temperature threshold has widespread impact on fish.
Jackson hospital faces federal lawsuit
The suit alleges St. John’s Health’s “inadequate medical care” led to the death of a Jackson resident.
One community? Town and County officials settle over funding of joint services
A recent agreement between the Town of Jackson and Teton County to fund joint services highlights tensions between the governing bodies and the Town’s budget deficit.
Angling in hot water: how higher temperatures are impacting river ecosystems and fishing outfitters
Earlier this month, a heat wave broke records across the country and also hit Wyoming hard. The increased heat is impacting rivers, fish and the guides that rely on them.
