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Perspective
Some historians argue that the Civil War battle at Glorieta Pass, N.M. was the West's version of Gettysburg.
by Ed Quillen,
Mar 26, 2012
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Perspective
A great nation needs a great postal system -- even if it doesn't quite pay for itself
by Ed Quillen,
Feb 07, 2012
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Perspective
A woman warrior for the Blackfeet Nation, Elouise Cobell is laid to rest just as the landmark class-action lawsuit she led on behalf of Indian trust funds is finally settled.
by Mark Ratledge,
Nov 28, 2011
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Perspective
A recent presidential debate in Nevada highlighted the candidates' lack of focus on key Western issues like water, public lands management, and tourism.
by Ed Quillen,
Nov 02, 2011
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Perspective
When we have to disturb the environment, let's get the most we can out of it.
by Ed Quillen,
Jun 07, 2011
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Perspective
The Civil War ended slavery -- and also determined how the West would be developed.
by Ed Quillen,
Apr 11, 2011
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Perspective
Western jobs are under attack, according to the Western Caucus, but its members have an outdated view of the region's economy.
by Ed Quillen,
Feb 15, 2011
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Perspective
Columnist Ed Quillen peers into his crystal ball to see what's in store for the West next year.
by Ed Quillen,
Dec 30, 2010
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Perspective
Why not burn trees where they'll do some good -- in your woodstove?
by Ed Quillen,
Oct 12, 2010
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Perspective
Christo's "Over the River" project is just one more in a series of human alterations to the Arkansas River.
by Ed Quillen,
Sep 23, 2010
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Perspective
Why do we fight over places where bad things happened?
by Ed Quillen,
Sep 01, 2010
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Perspective
Why some of us think a politician's plagiarism is a big deal
by Ed Quillen,
Jul 21, 2010
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Perspective
Afghanis might learn from history what happens to people who live above valuable minerals.
by Ed Quillen,
Jul 14, 2010
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Perspective
It's a federal responsibility -- not that of state or local government.
by Ed Quillen,
Jun 29, 2010
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Perspective
The Beehive state challenges the feds on land ownership and usage.
by Ed Quillen,
Jun 22, 2010
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