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The Doc is in

Rural folks find common ground at a vet's office in Western Colorado.
Victory came from the bottom up

A vast army of determined volunteers were the force behind Obama’s success in Colorado.
Slideshow: The unflappable Doc Vincent

In rural western Colorado, a vet tends to pets and their humans. Michelle Nijhuis reads her essay, along with slides by JT Thomas.
Conscientious objectors 65 years ago

Paying homage to those imprisoned at Mancos Camp, Colo., during World War II.

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Burning issues

Controversial forestry scientist Tom Bonnicksen believes increased logging is necessary to fight global warming.
Still Howling Wolf

Ranchers and environmentalists in Wyoming are still squabbling over wolves as the animal bounces on and off the endangered species list.
Liquid assets

California is enthusiastic about creating “water banks” to help the state’s cities weather future droughts.
Field Day

In some Western states, including Colorado, prison inmates are taking the place of immigrant farmworkers.