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People of the West

A High Country News photo contest

Stephanie Paige Ogburn Video June 4, 2010
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High Country News received 81 entries to our People of the West photo contest. Editors selected the top 20 images voted on by readers, plus a few of our personal favorites, for this slide show. You can submit your photos and writings to our upcoming contests at our 40th anniversary website.

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