High Country News

On Cancer’s Trail

The women in Stefanie Raymond-Whish’s family have a history of breast cancer, and the young Navajo biologist wants to know whether the uranium on the reservation might have something to do with it.

by Florence Williams, May 26, 2008
Uranium: It’s worse than you think

Westerners in towns like Durango, Colo., and Monticello, Utah, have been exposed to mine tailings for years, unaware that uranium might be even more dangerous than scientists used to believe.

by Jonathan Thompson, May 26, 2008
An activist

Nellie Sandoval, the mother of scientist Stefanie Raymond-Whish, has become an outspoken activist as a result of her own struggle with breast cancer.

by Florence Williams, May 26, 2008
A misguided investigation ends an era in Arizona

Over-zealous federal agents destroyed the unique atmosphere of the Navajo Reservation’s Hubbell Trading Post.

by Andrea Lankford, May 01, 2011
In Navajoland, a contentious water deal divides the tribe

The Navajos are on the brink of getting water they've long been entitled to, but not everybody on the reservation is pleased.

by Matt Jenkins, Mar 01, 2011
Coming to blows

Tribal infighting is delaying a wind farm planned for Gray Mountain on the Navajo Reservation.

by Gail Binkly, Apr 22, 2009
From Pickups to PV

Utility brings solar power to far-flung Navajos

by Daniel Kraker, Jun 24, 2009
The Navajo Nation signals it's ready for more reforms

The Navajo Nation needs political reforms that will give it a more responsive and responsible government.

by Ivan Gamble, Jan 08, 2010
The Mountains Know Arizona

In The Mountains Know Arizona, Michael Collier and Rose Houk combine photographs and words to create a spectacular homage to the mountains of Arizona

by Staff, May 02, 2005
Head games in the hot, hot desert

In The Way Out, Craig Childs tells the true story of how he and a friend explored a Utah desert and, at the same time, journeyed through their own memories

by Lee Ross, Jul 25, 2005