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)
When prescribed burns spiral into devastating wildfires, who pays the price?
Oct 21, 2022
A prescribed burn that went awry in New Mexico has some questioning the value of the practice, but scientists say we need prescribed burns more than ever because of climate change.
Holiday shopping will look different this year, with discounts coming early
Oct 10, 2022
Consumers can expect early and steep sales as retailers try to offload excessive inventory. Online shopping is expected to cool.
Why is it so hard to negotiate a Colorado River conservation deal?
Oct 6, 2022
It's been almost two months since the basin states blew past a federal deadline to negotiate major water conservation.
Global trade could slow down in the coming year, WTO says
Oct 5, 2022
The World Trade Organization predicts economic shocks like higher interest rates and energy prices will slow the growth of global trade in 2023.
High inflation looks different, hits harder, in rural America
Sep 2, 2022
Rising costs and slower-growing incomes cut small town households’ discretionary income by 38% in the last year, pressuring a way of life.
The tribal gaming industry is bouncing back after pandemic closures
Aug 11, 2022
Tribal casinos brought in a record $39 billion in 2021, a 40% increase from 2020. That will pay for government operations and social services in tribal communities.
What Instagram's pivot to video means for artists on the platform
Aug 4, 2022
Some creators who depend on the app for their livelihoods may have to adapt their marketing methods.
Does declining consumer confidence lead to lower spending?
Jul 26, 2022
The mood worsened for the third straight month, but many Americans have financial cushions.
How Netflix is adapting as the streaming boom stalls
Jul 19, 2022
Selling ads and spacing out episodes for shows are a couple of methods the service is trying.
How inflation cuts into the value of the federal minimum wage
Jul 18, 2022
The federal minimum wage has been changed since 2009, when Congress raised it from $6.55 to $7.25 an hour.