Writers on the Range

A mile in their boots: Understanding avalanches requires examining own, others’ blind spots; By Molly Absolon / Writers on the Range

Still in the crosshairs: Culture wars at root of embattled Bears Ears National Monument; By Stephen Trimble

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: A hypothetical glimpse into the lives of Colorado’s new residents; By Clint McKnight / Writers on the Range

The sandy Juan: Glen Canyon Dam and the muddy mess it's left behind; By Dave Marston / Writers on the Range

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?: 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: Collaboration on conservation goes a lot farther than insults; By Ben Long / Writers on the Range

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: Energy guru says bridging energy transition easier than we think; By Dave Marston / Writers on the Range

Luck, kindness & perseverance: One Venezuelan woman’s harrowing story of coming to America; By Laura Pritchett / Writers on the Range

Year in review: A look back at the things Westerners cared about in 2023; By Betsy Marston

'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: Ski bum culture faceplants into reality of ski town living; By Heather Hansman / Writers on the Range

Outrage in Wyoming: Auction of national park inholding short-sighted, foolish; By Savannah Rose / Writers on the Range

Hunting for solutions: Non-resident hunters, private landowners play crucial role in conservation; By Lesli Allison / Writers on the Range

Roughing it: No better way to appreciate what we have than to live without it; By Jacob Richards / Writers on the Range

Pulling thistles, sowing hope: A little may go a long way in the battle of invasive weeds; By Susan Marsh

It takes all kinds: Farewell to two radicals with a common goal: changing the West; By Ernie Atencio

Shoulder to shoulder: The West has too many visiting hunters, to the detriment of locals and wildlife; By Andrew Carpenter

The Pole

Getting soaked: 02/06/2025; Floating the Grand Canyon could get a lot more expensive for private boaters. The National Park Service is seeking public input on a proposal to increase the per-person cost for rafting Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek from $90 to $310. The cost of floating Diamond Creek to Pearce Ferry, now free, would increase to $55/person. The $25 lottery permit fee would remain unchanged.

Lockdown: 01/30/2025; For many Durangoans, their bicycles may be their most prized – and only – set of wheels. Which is why bike thieves are among the lowest of the low. But, with bike thefts on the rise, Durango Police are helping residents protect their bikes through a free registration system called “Project 529.”

The end is Sneer: 01/23/2025; If you’re planning on drinking your winter blues away at Snowdown this year, you’ve likely already been to Magpies Newsstand to grab your board games gear to celebrate. As Snowdown merch central, they have t-shirts, hats, buttons, posters and info pamphlets. Get your butt down there if you haven’t already, as supplies are dwindling! However, if you go to Magpie’s in search of the venerable Snowdown Sneer, the satirical newspaper that mysteriously shows up around town (almost) every Snowdown, don't get your hopes up just yet.

So Rando: 01/16/2025; It’s been 10 years since locals Peter Carver and Joe Philpott died in separate avalanche incidents. Since then, the nonprofit organization founded in their memory, Know the Snow Fund, has raised tens of thousands of dollars and handed out hundreds of scholarships for avalanche safety training. In 2024 alone, KTSF supported scholarships for nearly 100 individuals.