Tommy Pico merges natural and personal history of the arid West from Brooklyn, New York.
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Posted inNovember 13, 2017: Solace and Perspective
What to do if you had just one day left to live
Two writers contemplate their last moments.
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Memories of the ‘goddess of Glen Canyon’
Our readers share their thoughts and encounters of Western icon, Katie Lee.
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Share your memories of the iconic Katie Lee
The Western author and activist died this week. Tell us what she meant to you.
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Why has fashion trumped utility on the trail?
Outdoor pursuits now come with a price tag that’s unattainable for many.
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Dear progressives, don’t give up on the small-town West
Political advice from a Democrat who ran and lost his own campaign for mayor.
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From ‘hallway’ to artery, a town rebuilds Main Street
Booms and busts withered Farmington, New Mexico, but new initiatives could revitalize it.
Posted inOctober 30, 2017: The Changing Face of Woods Work
Portraits of the protectors of Yellowstone
A collection of rangers, scientists and artists pose in a landscape they love.
Posted inOctober 30, 2017: The Changing Face of Woods Work
Pledge allegiance to the Earth, not a flag
Raise up the vulnerable voices of the elderly, impoverished and the wild earth, too.
Posted inNovember 27, 2017: Profit and Politics
How an ancient potato helped people survive climate shifts
Utah-area tribes explain the continuing relevance of North America’s oldest spud.
Posted inOctober 30, 2017: The Changing Face of Woods Work
The changing politics of woods work
Cash-strapped agencies use private contractors to the detriment of local communities.
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In rural New Mexico, a new brewery creates momentum
Truth or Consequences looks for ways to attract a new generation of entrepreneurs.
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Why save the small town?
Cities may seem inevitable, but rural communities are finding ways to hang on.
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A glimpse of a family in the shifting West
A Montana family balances raising small children with the challenges of modern-day ranching.
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In the wake of great tragedy, how do you find solace?
In an effort to move forward from another mass shooting, we’d like to hear from you.
Posted inNovember 27, 2017: Profit and Politics
The Navajo Nation has a wild horse problem
The population is exploding, but the tribe doesn’t have funding to manage it.
Posted inOctober 2, 2017: Following Ancient Footsteps
A new way to understand 60s counterculture
A collection of personal stories and photos documents alternative lifestyles in the Southwest.
Posted inOctober 2, 2017: Following Ancient Footsteps
Following the path of the mythical Raven
Alaska’s writer laureate crosses boundaries and rediscovers home.
Posted inOctober 2, 2017: Following Ancient Footsteps
Indigenous knowledge helps untangle the mystery of Mesa Verde
Pueblo people and archaeologists work to understand the science of human migrations.
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A Navajo musician’s quest to spread jazz across the Nation
After gaining international fame, Delbert Anderson and his ensemble bring their music home.