Culture & Communities
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Essays
Love wins
After 22 years, a couple gets the first same-sex marriage in their rural Washington county.
by Ana Maria Spagna, Feb 04, 2013 -
Book Reviews
A review of An Atlas of Historic New Mexico Maps
Archaeologist and historian Peter L. Eidenbach presents the Land of Enchantment as seen by early conquerors, naturalists, surveyors, and railroaders.
by Staff, Feb 04, 2013 -
Dear Friends
Welcome, new interns!
Meet Sarah Jane Keller and Marshall Swearingen, a correction
by Jodi Peterson , Feb 04, 2013 -
Current
Art finds a place alongside science at New Mexico research station
The nation's network of Long Term Ecological Research Stations are increasingly embracing art and writing in hopes of broadening their impact and public reach.
by Amelia Apfel, Feb 01, 2013 -
Writers on the Range
Letting go of the comfortable
A visit to his family's homestead reminds the author that we all hold on to the past, even if it is unnecessary.
by Jim Gearhart, Feb 01, 2013 -
Feature
A field program teaches undergrads to think differently about public lands
Whitman College's Semester in the West and similar programs strive to make students think about resource issues critically and compassionately, and often change their lives in the process.
by Sarah Gilman, Jan 28, 2013 -
Current
Round River pushes kids out of their comfort zones and into the field
Dennis Sizemore, who heads the outdoor education program, discusses its founding and philosophy with HCN.
by Brendon Bosworth, Jan 25, 2013 -
Writers on the Range
The beauty of the wood pile
A fresh-chopped mountain of wood is the prettiest site in the world.
by Charles Finn, Jan 25, 2013 -
Current
Great Old Broads for Wilderness laugh and learn
The pro-wilderness group teaches elders how to engage in public lands management, while having a great time.
by Stephanie Paige Ogburn, Jan 23, 2013 -
Writers on the Range
Guns are different for women in the West
As a woman, I believe I am safer with a gun in the West.
by Christina Nealson, Jan 22, 2013 -
Essays
The Power Lung Kid
A writing teacher discovers that the real difference he makes for disadvantaged kids is through listening and other simple acts.
by Cameron Scott, Jan 21, 2013 -
Editor's Note
Education includes people, naturally
Today, many educational organizations and institutions offer incredible learning opportunities -- both in the field and the classroom -- for students and non-students to chow down on the West’s meaty issues.
by Paul Larmer, Jan 21, 2013 -
Sidebar
Experiential natural resource education thrives in the West
A far from comprehensive sampling of the region's hands-on natural resource programs
by Emilene Ostlind, Jan 21, 2013 -
Dear Friends
A big thank-you to our supporters
We appreciate your support; moves and contributing editors.
by Jodi Peterson, Jan 21, 2013 -
Essays
My low-impact life
In a quest to save money while going to school in pricy Bozeman, Mont., the author built himself a tiny cabin behind a junkyard. He's still there today.
by Bill Bilverstone, Jan 18, 2013






