Western United States

Postal Service to Honor Ansel Adams With Stamps Showcasing 16 Stunning Portraits of the American Landscape

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Experience the wonder of the American West through the lens of one of America's most iconic photographers, Ansel Adams (1902-1984).

Key Points: 
  • Experience the wonder of the American West through the lens of one of America's most iconic photographers, Ansel Adams (1902-1984).
  • This pane of 16 stamps features some of Adams' most famous images in his signature "straight photography" style, an approach defined by its precision and directness.
  • The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
  • For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com .

BEYONCÉ RELEASES COWBOY CARTER

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Friday, March 29, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyoncé's eighth studio album is available worldwide now. act ii COWBOY CARTER arrives today following the successful release of two lead singles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" and "16 CARRIAGES" on February 11, Superbowl Sunday.

Key Points: 
  • act ii COWBOY CARTER arrives today following the successful release of two lead singles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" and "16 CARRIAGES" on February 11, Superbowl Sunday.
  • COWBOY CARTER, executive produced by Beyoncé, is about genres, all of them, while deeply rooted in Country.
  • On COWBOY CARTER the work of an artist who created on her own terms, in the absence of rules, persists boldly.
  • The character, Cowboy Carter was birth from these experiences and inspired by the original Black cowboys of the American West.

BEYONCÉ RELEASES COWBOY CARTER

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 29, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyoncé's eighth studio album is available worldwide now. act ii COWBOY CARTER arrives today following the successful release of two lead singles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" and "16 CARRIAGES" on February 11, Superbowl Sunday.

Key Points: 
  • act ii COWBOY CARTER arrives today following the successful release of two lead singles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" and "16 CARRIAGES" on February 11, Superbowl Sunday.
  • COWBOY CARTER, executive produced by Beyoncé, is about genres, all of them, while deeply rooted in Country.
  • On COWBOY CARTER the work of an artist who created on her own terms, in the absence of rules, persists boldly.
  • The character, Cowboy Carter was birth from these experiences and inspired by the original Black cowboys of the American West.

The Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Announces 2024 Dates, September 5-8

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

JACKSON, Wyo., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bringing together a superb collection of artists and designers in the fashion, furniture and home décor industries since 1992, the Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale (WDC) returns to the Snow King Events Center in scenic Jackson, Wyoming, with its 32nd annual four-day extravaganza, September 5 – 8, 2024. The only event of its kind – and a signature event of the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival – the WDC encapsulates the spirit of the West, honoring artisans and their handmade works of functional art ranging from cowboy to contemporary while providing a space where guests can explore, shop, eat, drink and mingle, discovering creative excellence to admire, inspire and acquire at every turn.

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  • JACKSON, Wyo., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bringing together a superb collection of artists and designers in the fashion, furniture and home décor industries since 1992, the Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale (WDC) returns to the Snow King Events Center in scenic Jackson, Wyoming, with its 32nd annual four-day extravaganza, September 5 – 8, 2024.
  • "The Western Design Conference sets a high bar for the caliber of work accepted and still each year I am amazed at the level of talent showcased," says executive director Allison Merritt.
  • The finale of the fête is the live fashion show, where cowboy couture collections cavort down the runway to lively music.
  • An Exhibit + Sale day-pass costs $30 and is good for one entire day of entry, including a free Happy Hour.

Rewilding America Now Appoints Dr. Ross MacPhee as Scientific Advisor/Spokesperson to Preserve Wild Horses and Promote Environmental Conservation

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Using both fossils and modern genomic methods, he and his colleagues seek to show that all modern horses, whether domestic or wild, have ancestries that ultimately originated in North America.

Key Points: 
  • Using both fossils and modern genomic methods, he and his colleagues seek to show that all modern horses, whether domestic or wild, have ancestries that ultimately originated in North America.
  • "His extensive knowledge and experience will be invaluable in our efforts to protect America's wild horses and promote environmental conservation.
  • Dr. Ross MacPhee shared his vision, "I am really looking forward to expanding the strategy and influence for RAN's critical advocacy efforts.
  • RAN's appointment of Dr. MacPhee as Director of Science marks a significant step towards attaining their goal of rewilding America and preserving its natural heritage.

Grass-Fed Beef Industry Leader, American Farmers Network, Returns to Retail with a Completely New Branded Look

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The rebranding initiative is centered around a visually striking new packaging that embodies the spirit of the American West, while being modern at the same time.

Key Points: 
  • The rebranding initiative is centered around a visually striking new packaging that embodies the spirit of the American West, while being modern at the same time.
  • Drawing inspiration from the vast landscapes, rolling plains, and timeless traditions of ranching, the packaging features iconic imagery synonymous with the region.
  • "We are thrilled to reintroduce American Farmers Network to consumers with a bold new look that reflects our commitment to quality, sustainability, and the rich legacy of American agriculture," said Sanin Mirvic, CEO of American Farmers Network.
  • For more information about American Farmers Network and its range of grass-fed beef products, visit our website .

On National Horse Protection Day, March 1, Congressional Day of Action Unites Wild Horse Advocates To Tell Congress to Halt The Helicopters

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading up to National Horse Protection Day on March 1, the nation's top wild horse conservation organization is virtually uniting advocates across America and sending a unified message to Congress: prioritize horse protection over cruel helicopter roundups.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading up to National Horse Protection Day on March 1, the nation's top wild horse conservation organization is virtually uniting advocates across America and sending a unified message to Congress: prioritize horse protection over cruel helicopter roundups.
  • "We are leading a nationwide Day of Action to tell Congress to ban the use of helicopters to round up wild horses by supporting the Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act, H.R.
  • 3656, led by Nevada's US Rep. Dina Titus," said Suzanne Roy, Executive Director of the American Wild Horse Campaign .
  • National Horse Protection Day is the day for wild horse supporters to voice support on social media – (#KeepWildHorsesWild and #HaltTheHelicopters) and sign their names to AWHC's letter calling on Congress to support H.R.

Watch Duty Launches in Texas to Provide Real-Time Wildfire Map and Alert System Amid Panhandle Wildfires

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

HEALDSBURG, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Watch Duty, the only app that provides real-time wildfire information, today announced that it is expanding its coverage to Texas. As the devastating Panhandle wildfires continue to pose a significant risk to Texas residents, Watch Duty gives residents a powerful new real-time wildfire information tool.  Any interested individual can download the app for free on the App Store, Google Play or at watchduty.org.

Key Points: 
  • As the devastating Panhandle wildfires continue to pose a significant risk to Texas residents, Watch Duty gives residents a powerful new real-time wildfire information tool.
  • Any interested individual can download the app for free on the App Store, Google Play or at watchduty.org.
  • Already live across the American West, Watch Duty provides real-time alerts and continued expert reporting for local residents in areas impacted by fast-moving and unpredictable wildfires.
  • "The majority of fatalities occur within the first hour of a fire, meaning every second counts," said John Mills, co-founder and CEO at Watch Duty.

Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa Recognized by USA Today, U.S. News & World Report and More as Top All-Inclusive Wyoming Destination

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DUBOIS, Wyo., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa has recently topped several travel best lists, starting with U.S. News & World Report, which recently revealed its coveted list of the 24 Top All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S. for 2024, with Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa as one of the list leaders. "Described as 'perfection,' 'paradise' and 'heaven on earth' by recent guests, Brooks Lake Lodge is a 100-year-old historic resort set about 60 miles east of Jackson Hole, Wyoming," writes U.S. News of the backcountry destination where casual luxury and the Wild West meet.

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  • DUBOIS, Wyo., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa has recently topped several travel best lists, starting with U.S. News & World Report, which recently revealed its coveted list of the 24 Top All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S. for 2024 , with Brooks Lake Lodge & Spa as one of the list leaders.
  • "Described as 'perfection,' 'paradise' and 'heaven on earth' by recent guests, Brooks Lake Lodge is a 100-year-old historic resort set about 60 miles east of Jackson Hole, Wyoming."
  • In the winter months (late December to mid-March) guests of Brooks Lake Lodge are typically most interested in the epic snowmobiling scene that brings snow enthusiasts from around the world.
  • Guests can bring their own sleds or rent one of the top-of-the-line Ski-Doo or Polaris snowmobiles at the lodge.

Redfin Publishes Air Factor Data From First Street to Show Risk of Poor Air Quality

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Redfin is the only brokerage to provide air quality risk data at the property level.

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  • Redfin is the only brokerage to provide air quality risk data at the property level.
  • First Street’s Air Factor is a property-level risk model that estimates the likelihood of poor air-quality exposure based on the number of poor air quality days expected today and over the next 30 years.
  • Poor air quality risk data is now available on the Redfin website and iOS app, and it will be available on Android later this year.
  • Redfin also features First Street climate risk data at the property level for wildfire, flood, wind and extreme heat.