Savannah Peters
Reporter
SHORT BIO
Savannah is a reporter based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her reporting centers on Indigenous communities and rural economies.
Latest Stories (167)
The Colorado River water rights deal is a stopgap. What's next?
May 23, 2023
This proposal could save the river system from imminent collapse, but in 2026, the current drought management guidelines will expire.
What John Deere's strong earnings say about the farm economy
May 19, 2023
Solid earnings posted by the farm equipment maker show many farmers had cash to spend, but that's no guarantee for the year ahead.
Taxpayers aren't the only ones disappointed with taxes this year
May 15, 2023
Federal tax revenue is coming in short while the debt ceiling remains unresolved. The problem was signaled by meager refunds.
Native-serving financial institutions "fill gaps," but new federal rules could undermine them
May 10, 2023
Community development financial institutions are mostly concerned about a ban on extended-term mortgages and balloon payments.
Why inflation runs hottest in the Mountain West
May 9, 2023
Last month, the CPI pegged area inflation at 6% year-over-year, a whole percentage point higher than the national average.
March jobs report shows more signs of cooling labor market
May 2, 2023
The number of openings decreased for the third straight month in March, but it’s still historically high.
Fueled by federal dollars, commercial construction is booming
May 1, 2023
The resilience of this usually interest rate-sensitive sector makes the Fed’s goal of taming inflation that much harder.
There's a reason to lose sleep over mislabeled melatonin gummies
Apr 27, 2023
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association looked at 25 melatonin gummies and found that some contained much more melatonin than advertised, or none at all.
Indigenous creatives are blazing trails in the gaming industry
Apr 21, 2023
Native game creators are building alternate realities where their cultures are centered and respected. But the projects still need funding.
Netflix's "live" broadcast failed. Or did it?
Apr 18, 2023
The delayed "Love Is Blind" reunion upset viewers, but the buzz confirmed live events will draw a streaming audience, even if they aren't live.