How mining transforms the West’s ranching communities

Tommy trying to shoot coyotes, Big Springs Ranch, Oasis, Nevada.

Stacy before church, Diamond Valley, Nevada 2012.

Soccer Practice, Star Valley Braves, Afton, Wyoming 2010.

Alice, Haul Truck Driver, Newmont Mining Corporation, Carlin, Nevada 2012.

Coal storage, TS Power Plant, Newmont Mining Corporation, Dunphy, Nevada.

Jennifer, Montpelier Reservoir, Montpelier, Idaho.

Mikaela and Annie, Baptist camp meeting, Clark, Wyoming.

Pavillion natural gas field, Encana Corporation, Pavillion, Wyoming.

Adam Killing a Cow, Mortensen Family Farm, Afton, Wyoming 2010.

House after Propane Gas Leak, Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming 2010.

Thomas and Kimberly, Jeffrey City, Wyoming, 2010.

Roger weightlifting, Jonah Natural Gas Field, Boulder, Wyoming.