Advocates Hope New Mexico Bill Offers National Model For Frontier Equity
Recently passed legislation establishes a new ombudsperson role for bringing the perspectives and needs of rural communities into the state's policy- and grant-making processes.
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Commentary: Rural Communities Ahead of a Rough Technology Sunset
Retiring old communication technology standards could have an outsized negative influence on rural communities with limited providers and competition in the field of broadband internet and wireless services.
Climbing’s Olympic Debut Brings More Exposure to a High-Impact Sport
Rock climbing's popularity means an economic boost for rural communities hosting the crags. But with increased traffic come dangers of environmental and cultural damage to sites many hold dear and sacred.
Ag Workers Deemed ‘Essential,’ Tourists, Not So Much — International Economics Play out Differently for Yuma County
Yuma County, Arizona’s diverse economy created challenges for groups trying to vaccinate distinct populations. Nevertheless, the county is in the top 15% nationally for its vaccination rate.
Even Before Coronavirus, Almost Half of Adults in Rural Areas Went Without Dental Care
Rural adults are less likely than their urban peers to see a dentist for preventative treatments, according to the CDC.
In Southwest Virginia, Reestablishing a Rural Hospital System Requires Rebuilding Trust
The communities that got their resources extracted and saw the leadership of the country ignore their needs have to see real commitment before they can feel cared for again.
Rural Tennessee Is Losing More Hospitals Than Anywhere in the Country, but Covid-19 Isn’t Fully to Blame
Inadequate funding, old and expensive to maintain equipment and dwindling population are all contributing to the crisis. The resulting lack of healthcare access has negative effects across entire communities.
The Pace of New Rural Vaccinations Slows by 30%
States like Missouri with low vaccination rates are also the ones with the highest rates of new infections.
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