High Country News imagines – and delivers –
the kind of speech about our energy future that the West needs to
hear from its next president.
Magazine
January 21, 2008
The Interior West’s growing political voice – and its status as the nation’s energy supplier – mean presidential candidates need to see the region as more than campaign flyover country.
Feature
Editor's Note
The Interior West’s growing political voice –
and its status as the nation’s energy supplier – mean
presidential candidates need to see the region as more than
campaign flyover country.
Uncommon Westerners
Issa Hamud, an engineer who was born in Somalia, helped
Logan, Utah, create a successful recycling program.
Essays
Laura Pritchett reluctantly – and guiltily –
agrees to take care of a blind pigeon for her mother.
Conversation
Law professor Kevin Washburn, a member of the Chickasaw
Nation, says the justice system in Indian Country is in serious
need of overhaul.
Book Reviews
In the short stories in Last Call, Colorado writer Blair
Oliver looks at the desperate suburban lives of modern-day Western
men.
In Chrysalis: Maria Sibylla Merian and the Secrets of
Metamorphosis, Kim Todd uncovers the life and legacy of a
pioneering 17th century woman
Writers on the Range
Todd Wilkinson wonders what it would take to get
Westerners to act against the destruction of our
landscape.
Heard Around the West
Remembering Beverly Allen, an 80-something showgirl;
nation’s largest Sitka spruce dies; all religions are weird
to non-believers; Ted Turner vs. Nebraska; the benefits of being a
resort town; growing pains in the West.
Dear Friends
Welcome to baby Lily Jean Massart Isaacson;
visitors.
News
Environmentalists have been working with Washington
foresters to keep small tree farms in business, but the treaty
between the two remains a fragile one.
Two Weeks in the West
EPA stymies California’s attempt to cut tailpipe
emissions; the West is growing but not sure where its next meal or
drink of water will come from; increasing amounts of ammonium
– and guns – in the parks; avalanche fatalities are
up.
Letters
Featured stories
-
OWN A THRIVING MOUNTAIN GUIDE SERVICE. 
Eastern Sierra guide service for sale to person with vision & expertise to take it onwards. Since 1995 with USFS & NPS permits. Ideal for...
-
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Job Announcement: Membership Director Job Title: Membership Director Supervisor: Executive Director Classification: Full-time exempt Location: Boise, ID Job Overview Winter Wildlands Alliance is seeking a...
-
IMPROVED LOT Private road, hillside, views. Well, pad, septic, 99 sq.ft. hut. Dryland permaculture orchard. Wildlife. San Diego--long growing season
-
STEWARDSHIP SPECIALIST San Isabel Land Protection Trust seeks experienced person to manage its 133 conservation easements in south-central Colorado.
-
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Executive Director Position Announcement POSITION TITLE: Executive Director ORGANIZATION: Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument REPORTING TO: Board of Directors LOCATION: Ashland, OR POSTING CLOSES: March...
-
ARIZONA CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM DIRECTOR Arizona Conservation Corps is seeking a Program Director in Flagstaff or Tucson
-
UNIQUE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Profitable off-the-grid business located 2 miles from Glacier National Park. Owner has 6 years operating experience. Seeking investor or partner for business expansion and enhancement....
-
NEW MEXICO PROPERTY - SILVER CITY 20 acres, $80,000. Owner financing, well, driveway, fencing possible, very private, sensible covenants, broker owned. Contact - 575-534-7955 or [email protected]
-
GRANT WRITER "We all love this place we call Montana. We believe that land and water and air are not ours to despoil, but ours to steward...
-
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR ABOUT US: "This thriving citizens organization exemplifies the ideal of public involvement in public processes." - Billings Gazette At Northern Plains, we believe that true...
-
ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR IN THE OUTDOOR PROGRAM
To view the complete position description please visit: http://employment.stlawu.edu. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
-
SEASONAL SAN JUAN RANGERS Seeking experienced crew members to patrol Colorado's most iconic mountain wilderness.
-
REMOTE SITKA ALASKA FLOAT HOUSE VACATION RENTAL Vacation rental located in calm protected waters 8 miles from Sitka, AK via boat with opportunities to fish and view wildlife. Skiff rental also available.
-
DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY DIRECTOR Provide stewardship and protection for the Great Burn wildlands along the Montana-Idaho stateline. This position is based in Missoula, MT, where a river runs through...
-
LISA MACKEY PHOTOGRAPHY Fine Art Gicle Printing. Photo papers, fine art papers, canvas. Widths up to 44". Art printing by an artist.
-
WILDERNESS CONSERVATION CORPS - OREGON The Siskiyou Mountain Club is hiring interns for the 2020 Field Season. Interns utilize non-mechanized tools to complete trail restoration and maintenance while gaining job...
-
EXPERT LAND STEWART
Available for site conservator, property manager. View resume at http://skills.ojadigital.net.
-
CONSERVATIONIST? IRRIGABLE LAND? Stellar seed-saving NGO is available to serious partner. Package must include financial support. Details: http://seeds.ojaidigital.net.
-
CANYONLANDS FIELD INSTITUTE Colorado Plateau Natural & Human History Field Seminars. Lodge, river, hiking options. Small groups, guest experts.
-
WESTERN NATIVE SEED Specializing in native seeds and seed mixes for western states.
