Although there’s some hope on the horizon, climatologists say the Intermountain West’s vital snowpack is at a critical record-low status. Record-high temperatures in March combined with an already dry ...

This story by Allen Best appeared on BigPivots.com on April 8, 2026. Just what we need in Colorado, an El Niño that could cause a hotter-than-average summer for the Western United States and other ...

These 12 popular retirement cities attract thousands of seniors each year, but rising costs, housing prices, and other challenges may make them less ideal.