Writers on the Range

A valuable tool
A valuable tool

In defense of big cat hunting and rejecting 'ballot box biology'

By Andrew Carpenter
Cat fight
Cat fight

Bobcats and other wild cats need protection, not ruthless killing for their pelts

By Ted Williams / Writers on the Range
Lightening the load
Lightening the load

Perhaps the best way to deal with belongings is to give – not store – them away

By Rich Wandschneider / Writers on the Range
So much worth saving
So much worth saving

For ornithologist Pepper Trail, being bird-brained is a good thing 

By Jonathan Romeo / Writers on the Range
Cruel but not unusual
Cruel but not unusual

In Wyoming, tormenting a wolf before killing it is not a big deal
 

By Wendy Keefover
Roll the dice
Roll the dice

The winners and losers in the climate-change game

By Pepper Trail / Writers on the Range
A mile in their boots
A mile in their boots

Understanding avalanches requires examining own, others’ blind spots

By Molly Absolon / Writers on the Range
Still in the crosshairs
Still in the crosshairs

Culture wars at root of embattled Bears Ears National Monument 
 

By Stephen Trimble
Free land wasn't free
Free land wasn't free

Family takes steps to right history’s wrongs against Native Nations
 

By Rebecca Clarren / Writers on the Range
Old stomping grounds
Old stomping grounds

A hypothetical glimpse into the lives of Colorado’s new residents

By Clint McKnight / Writers on the Range
The sandy Juan
The sandy Juan

Glen Canyon Dam and the muddy mess it's left behind

By Dave Marston / Writers on the Range
War comes home
War comes home

Middle East conflict reverberates in tiny town 7,000 miles from Gaza

By Matt Witt / Writers on the Range
Who's the boss?
Who's the boss?

When it comes to Wilderness, we are not in charge – which is what makes it so special

By John Clayton / Writers on the Range
Git along, pardners
Git along, pardners

Collaboration on conservation goes a lot farther than insults

By Ben Long / Writers on the Range
Where have all the doctors gone?
Where have all the doctors gone?

Shortage of obstetrics in rural areas puts women at risk
 

By Katie Klingsporn / Writers on the Range
Minding the gap
Minding the gap

Energy guru says bridging energy transition easier than we think
 

By Dave Marston / Writers on the Range
Luck, kindness & perseverance
Luck, kindness & perseverance

One Venezuelan woman’s harrowing story of coming to America

By Laura Pritchett / Writers on the Range
Year in review
Year in review

A look back at the things Westerners cared about in 2023

By Betsy Marston
'Canary in the world'
'Canary in the world'

Decline of ubiquitous bird could be harbinger of what’s to come

By Pepper Trail / Writers on the Range
Keeping the dream alive
Keeping the dream alive

Ski bum culture faceplants into reality of ski town living

By Heather Hansman / Writers on the Range

Top Stories

Writing the book on community
09/26/2024
Writing the book on community
By Missy Votel

Maria’s turns the page on 40 years as hub for local culture and connection
 

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Part 2: Who speaks for the land?
09/26/2024
Part 2: Who speaks for the land?
By Ilana Newman / The Daily Yonder

West End residents voice concerns over creation of Dolores monument
 

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Good grief
09/19/2024
Good grief
By Missy Votel

'Goodboy' takes tender look at loss through lens of joy, humor and shedding taboos

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Part 1: Who speaks for the land?
09/19/2024
Part 1: Who speaks for the land?
By Ilana Newman / Daily Yonder

West End residents voice concerns over creation of Dolores monument
 

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The Pole

Leefapalooza
10/03/2024

The gold rush is on, but not in the way you might think. Apparently, every Coloradan and their dog(s) flocked to the mountains last weekend to gawk at Mother Nature’s autumn splendor. And while those of us in the San Juans might have experienced minor frustration over parking at the trail head, the Front Range was a whole different sort of peeping pandemonium.

All ears
09/26/2024

Durango’s airwaves are going to the dogs. Literally. This week, Hutton Broadcasting, based in Santa Fe, announced the launch of DoggyFM KKDoG, 99.7FM. As the name would suggest, the new station is “tailored for man’s best friend” (we would assume all other people are included in that generalization as well).

Less is more
09/12/2024

Anyone who has visited the Blue Lakes between Ouray and Telluride knows: it’s crowded. But that’s about to change. The U.S. Forest Service, which oversees the 16,200-acre area, which includes Dallas Peak and Mount Sneffels, officially announced it will be going to a permit system for day hikers and campers from June-September.

Just peachy
08/29/2024

Fresh on the buzz of the exciting news of Mexi Logger being available year-round, Ska has announced another new addition to its lineup: Swing Easy Peach Hard Tea.

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