A community along the Utah-Arizona border once known for religious fundamentalism is now positioned to become a go-to for outdoor recreation. Our partners at KUER report on how the area is changing and what that means for residents. Plus, communities across the US are suing major opioid makers and distributors in one of the biggest federal lawsuits of all time. Our partners at KSJD look at what that means for one rural county in Southwest Colorado.

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Photo: Zion Mountaineering School canyoneers are seen in Water Canyon in Hildale, Utah, on June 15, 2021. The area is attracting more tourists wanting to escape the crowded canyons of nearby Zion National Park. Justin Higginbottom/KUER

KUER: From Polygamous Refuge To Tourist Town – Residents Adapt To The Transformation of Short Creek

https://www.kuer.org/arts-culture-religion/2021-07-15/from-polygamous-refuge-to-tourist-town-residents-adapt-to-the-transformation-of-short-creek

KSJD: Health & Prevention Report – Opioid Lawsuit Funds Will Reach Montezuma County, But It Won’t Be Much

https://www.ksjd.org/post/health-prevention-report-opioid-lawsuit-funds-will-reach-montezuma-county-it-wont-be-much