Eight Western U.S. governors and several top federal officials are in Las Vegas this weekend to talk about common problems and issues including energy, species like sage grouse, and drought.
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is chairman of the Western Governors' Association this year, and is hosting the association's winter meetings at the Four Seasons hotel.
Governors taking part are Republicans Butch Otter of Idaho, Susana Martinez of New Mexico, Dennis Daugaard of South Dakota, Gary Herbert of Utah and Matt Mead of Wyoming.
Also, Democrats John Hickenlooper of Colorado and Steve Bullock of Montana.
Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell are due to deliver keynote speeches Saturday.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Director Dan Ashe and federal Bureau of Land Management Director Neil Kornze are also attending.
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