Culture & Communities
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Essays
Lessons from a rampaging river
The flood and fire that hit Grand Forks, N.D., when the Red River rose, raise a hard question: Why must communities face catastrophe before people come together as a "we"?
by Asta Bowen, Jun 09, 1997 -
Book Reviews
Rising From Tradition
The work of nine Native American artists from Idaho, Oregon and Washington will be on display at the High Desert Museum, titled "Rising From Tradition: Contemporary Native Art from the Plateau."
by Staff, Jun 09, 1997 -
Book Reviews
The road to no sprawl
Colorado Commons and its new quarterly of the same name seek to be a voice for sane, environmentally sound planning in the state.
by Staff, Jun 09, 1997 -
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The last undiscovered place in Colorado
Developer Evan Melby in his own words talks about his plans for building a subdivision in Costilla County.
by Peter Mcbride, Jun 09, 1997 -
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'I saved Jack Taylor's life'
In his own words, San Luis mayor and saloon-owner Joe Espinoza talks about the community's problems with the Taylor Ranch owners.
by Peter Mcbride, Jun 09, 1997 -
Feature
Chaos comes to Costilla County
Costilla County, Colorado's attempts to rein in logging and gain access to the Taylor Ranch their Hispanic forebears used as a commons are frustrated by a wave of mostly Anglo newcomers who want no part of any planning regulations.
by Peter Mcbride, Jun 09, 1997 -
Book Reviews
For urban dropouts
John Clayton's book, "Small Town Bound: Your guide to small-town living, from determining if life in the country lane is for you, to choosing the perfect place to set roots, to making your dream come true," is reviewed.
by Betsy Marston, May 26, 1997 -
Book Reviews
Beauty prized above all
A survey of the Grand Canyon region's lower-income residents shows that they favor protecting the environment over promoting economic growth.
by Staff, May 12, 1997 -
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Three voices on Lake Tahoe
Three quotes from three individuals involved in the Lake Tahoe controversy.
by Staff, May 12, 1997 -
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Here come Clinton and Gore
Back in 1997, President Clinton and Vice President Gore came to Lake Tahoe for a summit on the lake's environment and development.
by Jon Christensen, May 12, 1997 -
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The mission is simple: restore Lake Tahoe
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency was created in 1969 to protect and restore Lake Tahoe.
by Jon Christensen, May 12, 1997 -
Feature
Planning under the gun: Cleaning up Lake Tahoe proves to be a dirty business
Is the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency going to clean up beleaguered Lake Tahoe and its surroundings - or simply drive a wedge between the elite and the working class in the community?
by Jon Christensen, May 12, 1997 -
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This rancher wants to stay
Rancher Rob Blair in his own words on why he intends to keep raising cattle on the Mojave Preserve.
by Elizabeth Manning, Apr 14, 1997 -
Feature
The Mojave National Preserve: 1.4 million acres of contradictions
California's new Mojave National Preserve, touted as "a park for the 21st century," seeks to remain primitive and to avoid alienating the small communities in and around the preserve.
by Elizabeth Manning, Apr 14, 1997 -
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A miner turns host
Jerry Freeman, owner of the tiny town of Nipton, Calif., in his own words on why he thinks the preserve will be a good - and profitable - thing.
by Elizabeth Manning, Apr 14, 1997






