Activists push compromise as the controversial federal mustang management program reaches a breaking point, with more horses in captivity than roam the range.
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November 12, 2012
Is there a way through the Wests's bitter wild horse wars? Also, learning from the Gila wildfire, the "war" on coal, deformed frogs, finding hipsters in Green River, Utah, and more.
Feature
Editor's Note
Wild horses are a touchy subjects for many Americans; the BLM's complex policies on mustang round-up and maintenance illustrates the point.
Current
Images of frogs deformed by a parasitic flatworm that flourishes in altered environments.
A new form of geothermal energy has the potential to revolutionize U.S. power production, if costs come down.
New Mexico's Gila National Forest is a good natural laboratory for studying the effects of wildfire.
If King Coal wants a boost, it should go after "Drill Baby Drill."
The young founders of the Epicenter, a social services and design nonprofit, try to overcome the stigma of the well-intentioned outsider.
Essays
A 60-year-old Oregonian goes deer hunting for the first time
Book Reviews
George Black's book details the violent history surrounding Yellowstone National Park.
The book On Arctic Ground: Tracking Time Through Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve, advocates protecting wildlife in the reserve.
Dear Friends
High Country News has a board meeting and schemes for more reader involvement; visitors from around the West.
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