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David Condos

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Covering southern Utah + the environment at @kuer.org, NPR Utah • Past: High Plains Public Radio + Kansas News Service • Reporting: kuer.org/david-condos Send tips confidentially on Signal: davidcondos.75

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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Wait until he finds out about Nebraska
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
NPR reporting a huge data center is now planned next to Price, Utah
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Point Supreme, Cedar Breaks National Monument #southernutah
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
There’s a Star Wars themed one in St. George too
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Utah’s snow was already in bad shape. The recent heat wave zapped what was left. In just nine days in March, Utah lost half of its snowpack. You can see the nosedive (black line) on this graph. The green line is the median, and the pink line is the previous low. More: www.kuer.org/science-envi...
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
More Utah temperature records set yesterday. It looks like Kanab's high was 8 degrees warmer than its previous record, which had stood since 1956. #utwx
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Utah's statewide snowpack is no longer at a record low. It had been in record low territory since late January. Levels are still well below average for this time of year (4th percentile). Snowpack across the Upper Colorado River Basin region remains record low, as seen in the second graph.
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Getting some rare desert snow in St. George. It’s not cold enough to stick, but I’ll take it ❄️
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Utah's statewide snowpack level is now at a record low for this time in early February. That's based on data from the state's network of snow survey sites, which began in 1980.
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
The Alta Ski Area near Salt Lake City hit 50 degrees yesterday, Jan 14th. That tied for the day's warmest high temperature on record. Alta's historical normal for a high temp on Jan 14th is 31 degrees. It's a continuation of the record-breaking warmth Utah saw in 2025: www.kuer.org/science-envi...
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
New population projections for Washington County predict much slower growth than they did just a few years ago. My latest for @kuer.org looks at the reasons behind the change and what it may mean for southwest Utah ⤵️ www.kuer.org/business-eco...
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Record-setting warmth across Utah yesterday, Dec 23rd. Provo, Cedar City, Tooele and Scipio all had highs in the mid-60s. All four of them were 4+ degrees higher than their previous record temps. It’s another example of climate change’s local impact in Utah this year: www.kuer.org/science-envi...
A list of record high temperatures in Utah for December 23
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
So honored to represent @kuer.org at this year’s Edward R. Murrow awards in NYC! Thanks to @rtdna.bsky.social for recognizing my southern Utah coverage with its Excellence in Writing award 🏜 📻 🎉
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
And more screenshots from Tyler Robinson's charging document that show some of the communication between him and his roommate after the shooting. You can read the full document here, via NPR: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Utah authorities have charged Tyler Robinson - the suspect in the Charlie Kirk killing - with seven counts, including aggravated murder. Here are some screenshots from the charging document that talk about what happened between Robinson and his family the day after the shooting.
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
My latest for @kuer.org looks at the local impacts of a new @climatecentral.org report on how increasing heat is changing the childhood experience ⤵️ www.kuer.org/health/2025-...
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Thanks to my @kuer.org editors and to the Utahns who entrusted me with their stories. It's a joy and a privilege to share important, powerful stories from towns like Milford and Bicknell with the nation. Chip in to support this type of reporting here: kuer.allyrafundraising.com/campaigns/10...
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
“There seems to be less of an argument over the culture of St. George and more about the policies of the city.” After contentious races in 2021 and 2023, yesterday’s primary may point to a return to the norm. Find results + analysis in my latest story for @kuer.org 🗳 www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Collared lizard + painted desert
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Today and every day, I’m proud to make public radio and be part of a team @kuer.org that serves Utah communities with fact-based local journalism. And now, your support is more vital than ever for helping us continue that mission. Please give today at www.kuer.org
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Taylor Creek Trail, Zion National Park
Red rock canyon
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
So excited and honored to win an Edward R. Murrow Award today for my work covering southern Utah with @kuer.org 📻🥹🎉 Big thanks to my editors and to all the folks who trusted me to share their stories in my reporting this past year. Full list of winning entries: www.rtdna.org/2025-regiona...
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
CNN reporting that federal cuts have left 30 National Weather Service offices without a chief meteorologist. One is the Grand Junction location, which handles weather forecasts and alerts for eastern Utah from Vernal to Moab to Bluff. www.cnn.com/2025/05/02/w...
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Last light on Capitol Reef National Park #southernutah
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
New @noaa.gov seasonal outlook released today. This is for May-July temps. Not looking great for Utah 🫠
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Dead Horse Point State Park #southernutah
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Live on the air with Elaine Clark at @kuer.org’s studio in Salt Lake City today for our spring fund drive 📻🎙🎉 Always a pleasure to talk about the importance of local journalism and how listeners who donate to KUER make that work possible across Utah. Join the party and give now at www.kuer.org
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park #southernutah
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Lower Calf Creek Falls, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument #southernutah
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Devils Garden, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument #southernutah
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
New @noaa.gov spring forecast is out today and it’s not good news for Utah’s water situation. Most of the state is already in drought, as I’ve reported for @kuer.org here: www.kuer.org/science-envi...
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Spooky Canyon, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument #southernutah
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Here's one way to visualize what it means to be in the top 3% nationally for wildfire risk. Each dot represents a U.S. county. Washington County, home to St. George, is one of the red dots in the top right corner. Read my full story for @kuer.org on Utah's fire risk ⤵️ www.kuer.org/science-envi...
Dot graph showing how high risk Washington County Utah is for wildfire
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Wondering how at-risk Utah is for devastating fires like those in LA? And which parts of Utah are most risky? One assessment has Salt Lake County in the top 4% nationally for the risk wildfires pose to homes. Other UT counties fare even worse. Read my @kuer.org story ⤵️ www.kuer.org/science-envi...
Map showing wildfire risk around Salt Lake City
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Here's a look at just how much warmer Utah's 2024 temps were than historical averages. Salt Lake City's avg temp last year was 2.6 degrees warmer than it was from 1991-2020. Bountiful and Cedar City were both >3 degrees warmer. Read my full story for @kuer.org here ⤵️ www.kuer.org/science-envi...
Graph showing how much warmer 2024 temperatures in Utah were than historical averages
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Another view from the Canaan Mountain Wilderness near Short Creek #southernutah
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Canaan Mountain Wilderness #southernutah
People hiking on red rock
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