Resentment from environmental regulations and the Sagebrush rebels ramped up in the ‘decade of greed.’
Dear Friends
Posted inOctober 1, 2020: Democracy's Frayed Western Front
HCN mourns the passing of Norman Harry
Leader of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe was known for his lack of pretense.
Posted inOctober 1, 2020: Democracy's Frayed Western Front
High Country News in the ’70s
The HCN community reflects on the ‘Me Decade.’
Posted inSeptember 1, 2020: The Next West
Spread the news, and take us higher
As we gear up for another 50 years, we’re working to raise $10 million.
Posted inAugust 1, 2020: Infectious Ideologies
Fresh minds join the fold
We welcome three new editorial interns, albeit remotely.
Posted inJuly 1, 2020: 'I am here fighting for my life and future children'
Grateful in turbulent times
HCN’s journalism continues, thanks to great supporters.
Posted inJune 1, 2020: Dissent at a Distance
Take heart in hard times
From stowaway hatchlings to eager minds, there’s hope in the West.
Posted inMay 1, 2020: Lives on Lockdown
In difficult times, community matters
Supporting each other helps us all do our best.
Posted inApril 1, 2020: Land-Grab Universities
Telling the story of the changing West
As the Trump administration retrenches, there’s a rising call for justice and political reform.
Posted inMarch 16, 2020: Wiring the Wild
An old colleague — and a new executive director
High Country News gets a new trail guide.
Posted inMarch 16, 2020: Wiring the Wild
Student journalists and a new face
Editors take time to help student journalists understand the craft, and a photo editor joins the staff.
Posted inMarch 1, 2020: Predator (Mis)perceptions
Tucson times, and a farewell
HCN spends time in Arizona, and we mourn the loss of a longtime staffer.
Posted inFebruary 1, 2020: How One Woman Took a Stand Against Tribal Disenrollment and Paid For It
Plans for HCN’s 50th anniversary bash come together
From puppies to party planning to new fellowships, we remain busy.
Posted inFebruary 1, 2020: How One Woman Took a Stand Against Tribal Disenrollment and Paid For It
Who has access to the West?
… and how does it change our views of this place?
Posted inDecember 9, 2019: Crossing to Safety
HCN celebrates newness in the new year
We have a new look, editors and fellows.
Posted inDecember 9, 2019: Crossing to Safety
A quick guide to your redesigned magazine
A fresh magazine for another 50 years of HCN.
Posted inDecember 9, 2019: Party Favors
High Country News gets an overhaul
The magazine refreshes its brand and frequency as we plunge into the future.
Posted inNovember 25, 2019: Forever Mines
Many reasons to celebrate November
New employees join our staff and heritage months make the days extra special.
Posted inOctober 28, 2019: Where Hunting Still Has Meaning
Jars of jam and a lot of joy
Harvest season meant conferences, visitors and a wonderful wedding.