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
Outrage in Wyoming
Outrage in Wyoming

Auction of national park inholding short-sighted, foolish
 

By Savannah Rose / Writers on the Range
Hunting for solutions
Hunting for solutions

Non-resident hunters, private landowners play crucial role in conservation
 

By Lesli Allison / Writers on the Range
Roughing it
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
Pulling thistles, sowing hope

A little may go a long way in the battle of invasive weeds

By Susan Marsh
It takes all kinds
It takes all kinds

Farewell to two radicals with a common goal: changing the West

By Ernie Atencio
Shoulder to shoulder
Shoulder to shoulder

The West has too many visiting hunters, to the detriment of locals and wildlife

By Andrew Carpenter
Home on the range
Home on the range

Creative builders get rural housing done

By Dave Marston

Top Stories

Meet the new boss
06/19/2025
Meet the new boss

Scott McClain tapped as City's new Parks and Recreation Director

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Gaining speed
06/19/2025
Gaining speed
By Telegraph staff

Silverton’s Baker’s Park project awarded $750,000 GOCO grant
 

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Big? Definitely ...
06/12/2025
Big? Definitely ...
By Allen Best / Big Pivots

but Colorado utilities see no beauty in Trump’s reconciliation budget bill
 

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Making a run
06/12/2025
Making a run
By Bente Birkeland / Colorado Public Radio

Bayfield Republican announces bid to challenge Rep. Jeff Hurd

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The Pole

Got scraps?
06/19/2025

The City of Durango is offering discounted compost service for income-qualified residents. Residents who complete an application and are approved for the Food Tax Rebate or Utility Refund (or both) will be automatically approved for discounted curbside compost collection from Table to Farm Compost.

Lofty dreams
06/12/2025

There’s about to be another reason to pull off 1-70 in Idaho Springs other than Beau Jo’s pizza. Work began last week on a $58 million gondola that will haul people 1,300 feet up the mountain from the historic Argo Mill in town.

Mad moms
06/05/2025

The moose is loose, and don’t mess with her. This week, Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued a warning about potentially aggressive cow moose as they protect their young during calving season. The warning was issued in the wake of three recent attacks, which occurred in Park, Grand and Routt counties. Folks are advised to be extra vigilant near water with thick vegetation, where moose often hide their young, and be forewarned: nothing pisses them off more than furry four-legged hiking companions.

On the rocks
05/22/2025

If you come upon a painted rock on your travels around Durango next week, don’t be so quick to dismiss it. It could be part of the City of Durango’s 3rd annual Scavenger Hunt. The hunt, which places five brightly painted rocks in various locations around the city, takes place Mon., May 26 - Fri., May 30. 

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