Writers on the Range

Famous fossils
Famous fossils

Old bones can be a town’s movie stars

By Adam Larson
A bad deal
A bad deal

Federal land exchanges serve the wealthy, cost the public

By Erica Rosenberg
Running out of time
Running out of time

A dancing bird finally gets some protections, but is it too late?

By John Horning/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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