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Rocky Mountains

[rok-ee moun-tnz] / ˈrɒk i ˈmaʊn tnz /


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The researchers found precipitation in the Rocky Mountains has become about 20% more concentrated, affecting the Colorado River, a major water source for California.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

One of the most remarkable efforts at evidence synthesis I’ve come across was a Level 7 decision about a vulnerable population of woodland caribou in Canada’s Rocky Mountains.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Many refused to speak to the media on Friday, noting that the presence of journalists in their otherwise quiet town in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains has been overwhelming.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

The river provides for about 35 million people and 5 million acres of farmland, from the Rocky Mountains to northern Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

If it weren't for me, maybe he'd leave San Francisco for the Rocky Mountains.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour




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