Savannah Peters
Reporter
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Savannah is a reporter based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her reporting centers on Indigenous communities and rural economies.
Latest Stories (167)
Global production of wheat, corn declining, increasing hunger risk
Jul 12, 2022
Due largely to the war in Ukraine, supplies will be tight in coming months. That translates into higher prices for those commodities.
Supreme Court decision creates uncertainty for businesses operating in Indian Country
Jul 4, 2022
States can now prosecute crimes allegedly committed by non-Natives on tribal land. Legal experts say that threatens tribal sovereignty.
How tribal lands became abortion-care deserts, and why they won't fill new gaps in access
Jun 30, 2022
Those suggesting that reservations could serve as havens for abortion care are missing crucial context, experts say.
More severe hurricane seasons bring higher costs
May 27, 2022
Storms are becoming more frequent and covering new ground. At the same time, mitigation efforts are getting more expensive
With helium in short supply, scientists are worried
May 26, 2022
Disruptions at helium processing plants have left a number of industries competing for a limited supply: healthcare, tech and manufacturing to name a few.
Summit seeks to help tribes recover from pandemic woes
May 25, 2022
COVID shut down industries Native communities relied on. The Reservation Economic Summit is exploring alternative revenue streams.
Double whammy: Credit card debt grows as interest rates rise
May 9, 2022
Americans have a $860 billion credit card balance, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Native vendors deal with rising costs as they return to powwow trail
May 6, 2022
Artists who make their living at powwows have had a tough few years. Post-quarantine, they face high expenses for travel and materials.
What a dip in productivity tells us about the economy
May 5, 2022
For one thing, it's not helpful in the fight against inflation.
Will tuition waivers make universities more accessible to Indigenous students?
May 2, 2022
The University of California is the latest public land grant university system to waive tuition for some Native American students. But tuition costs are just one financial barrier that keeps Indigenous people from getting degrees.