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Rural Northwest Colorado will soon lose its coal-fired power plant. It could be disastrous for Craig and Moffat County, but a $70 million deal between the community and the utility company could reduce the impact on the local economy -- and help Craig prepare for the future. In The NoCo asks how a groundbreaking agreement came together.

Moffat County and the City of Craig want state utility regulators to require the company that owns a local coal-fired power plant to provide millions of dollars in federal aid. Tri-State plans to shut down the plant's first unit due to financial setbacks at the end of this year and eventually retire the two others by 2028. The closures could have a huge impact on the region’s tax base and economy. The Colorado Sun editor David Krause joined KUNC's Michael Lyle, Jr. to get more on this story.

During these two months of public comment hearings, KUNC will detail some of the preliminary districts and the general redistricting process to help meeting attendees know what they're talking about. Check out the district breakdown and FAQ in this story for more information.

The Americans with Disabilities Act is now 30 years old. Among its many provisions, the ADA prevents employment discrimination and provides support services like interpreters. But advocates say more work needs to be done to fulfill the law’s promise of independent living, especially in rural areas.