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Rocky GerungBorn in Oaxaca, Mexico, in 1977, Narsiso Martinez immigrated to the United States at the age of 20, embarking on a journey that would lead him to earn a master…
Rocky GeorgioIn Tucson, Arizona, a profound ecological movement has been quietly gaining momentum for decades, shifting the focus from merely restoring degraded habitats to actively reimagining and reconnecting with local landscapes…
Rocky GerungJoshua Hood views a Pacific yew tree not merely as raw material for a bow, but as a profound connection to his Klamath-Modoc heritage, a testament to generations of skilled…
Rocky GeorgioIn Tucson, Arizona, a profound shift is underway, moving beyond traditional habitat restoration to a philosophy of "reconciliation ecology," which encourages a deeper, more accepting connection with local landscapes, even…
Rocky GeorgioSalmon have successfully navigated their way to the headwaters of the Klamath River, an area that had been inaccessible to them for approximately 115 years, marking a significant ecological milestone…
Johny PrimaAs Western Alaska grapples with the devastating aftermath of Typhoon Halong, which displaced over 1,500 residents and claimed at least one life in the village of Kwigillingok in mid-October, the…
Rocky GerungUnder the vast, cerulean skies of New Mexico, Jock Soto, a dancer of Diné and Puerto Rican heritage, graced the screen in the premiere of the short film, Following Enchantment’s…
Rocky GeorgioOn a sweltering October day, the subtle signs of wildlife dotted the muddy shores of the Aurora Reservoir, from the distinct footprint of a raccoon to the piercing cry of…
Johny PrimaThe Western United States faces a critical juncture as the federal deadline of November 11 passed without the seven Colorado River Basin states reaching a consensus on a vital water…
Johny PrimaThe North American porcupine, an animal instantly recognizable yet profoundly elusive, is silently vanishing from its ancestral homelands across the Western United States, prompting urgent investigations and profound concern from…
Joko SusiloStan Kroenke, a titan of industry with an estimated $20 billion fortune, controlling vast real estate holdings and iconic sports franchises like the Denver Nuggets and England’s Arsenal soccer club,…
Rocky GerungThe genesis of a remarkable cinematic rediscovery began, fittingly, within the hushed halls of a library. In 2023, Colin Mannex, executive director of the Kenworthy Performing Arts Center (KPAC) in…
Rocky GeorgioTexas-based New Era Energy & Digital has announced ambitious plans to construct a massive, "hyperscale" data center complex in Lea County, New Mexico, a region already at the heart of…
Johny PrimaThe idyllic memories of Mario Atencio’s childhood, spent visiting his grandmother in Counselor, New Mexico, paint a vivid picture of a traditional Diné (Navajo) lifestyle deeply intertwined with the land.…
Joko SusiloIn late 2019, a seemingly localized dispute between two Montana ranchers and the U.S. Forest Service ignited, revealing the intricate and often contentious relationship between federal land management and the…
Rocky GerungThirty years ago, in the summer of 1992, award-winning novelist Jess Walter, then a staff writer for The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington, found himself at the epicenter of a national…
Rocky GerungRanchers across the American West are required to renew permits every decade to continue grazing their livestock on millions of acres of public lands, a process that represents the government’s…
Johny PrimaCalifornia’s inaugural governor, Peter Hardeman Burnett, initiated a deeply racist campaign in the mid-19th century, vowing it would persist "until the Indian race becomes extinct." His two-year tenure, from 1849…
Joko SusiloIn September 2018, as Beth Pratt traversed the high country of California’s Yosemite National Park, a seasoned observer of its intricate ecosystems, she encountered an unmistakable trail of fresh scat…
Rocky GerungA few, for sure. About four times, actually. And my family’s rather small. Suicide has impacted my old friend group quite a bit. I’ve lost friends. I’ve lost family. My…
Rocky GerungFor John Wayne Strauch, affectionately known as Bambi, this annual endeavor represents more than just a business; it’s a deeply ingrained tradition he has participated in for half a century.…
Rocky GeorgioThe rhythmic drumming on the roof late last night, a sound that in late November at 7,000 feet in the Rockies typically heralds the arrival of snow, instead brought a…
Johny PrimaIn the rapidly expanding urban landscape of southwest Washington, where the metropolitan sprawl of Portland and Seattle-Tacoma increasingly converges within Cowlitz County, a critical battle is unfolding over the preservation…
Joko SusiloA recent analysis by the Center for American Progress reveals that 31 national monuments designated since the Clinton administration are indispensable for the clean water supply of millions of Americans,…
Rocky GerungIn the vast, often challenging landscapes of Indigenous communities, a powerful and unexpected source of healing and identity has emerged: heavy metal music. This exploration delves into the profound connection…
Rocky GerungAt 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10th, residents of Sumas, Washington, a community situated in the Nooksack River floodplain near the Canadian border, received a chilling notification of rising floodwaters.…
Rocky GeorgioMontana, a state renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, including pristine high-alpine lakes and abundant trout-filled rivers, is undergoing a significant shift in its approach to water quality protection. Historically,…
Johny PrimaThe enduring scars of history, often dismissed or forgotten, demand diligent attention, a truth powerfully embodied by the annual Sand Creek Massacre Spiritual Healing Run, where descendants conclude their poignant…
Rocky GeorgioA high-ranking official within the Department of the Interior has significant financial connections to the controversial Thacker Pass lithium mine in northern Nevada, a project that saw accelerated efforts for…
Rocky GerungThe slow migration of dunes in the Gran Desierto de Altar, east of where the Colorado River once met the Gulf of California, serves as a tangible illustration of geological…
Rocky GerungOne sunny June morning in western Wyoming, a walk into the sagebrush revealed a remarkable sight: two pronghorn fawns, startled from near my feet, exploded into motion. Their spindly legs…
Roger DanuartaThe Colorado River, a lifeline carving through the arid American Southwest, today flows with jade-colored majesty through Marble Canyon, a dramatic prelude to the vast expanse of the Grand Canyon.…
Joko SusiloThe United States Senate, in a decisive move, passed a critical spending package on Thursday, largely maintaining current funding levels for a host of vital science and land-related federal agencies,…
Roger DanuartaThe vast, ancient canvas of the American West, particularly the rugged expanses of Wyoming, offers a profound lens through which to examine Earth’s geological saga and humanity’s fleeting, yet impactful,…
Roger DanuartaDenis Johnson’s acclaimed novella Train Dreams, a sparse yet profound exploration of solitude, loss, and the relentless march of industrialization in the American West, has found new life on screen…
Joko SusiloLivestock grazing across an expanse of publicly owned land, a territory exceeding twice the size of California, positions ranching as the predominant land use throughout the American West, supported by…
Roger DanuartaHigh above the timberline, on the rugged slopes of Colorado’s majestic fourteeners, an anonymous benefactor recently created a legend by delivering an unexpected treat to weary hikers. Labor Day weekend…
Roger DanuartaGourav Khullar, a Baum postdoctoral fellow for innovative astronomy at the University of Washington, grapples with a profound paradox central to his field: the immense, almost incomprehensible scale of cosmic…
Roger DanuartaThe once-verdant slopes of Altadena, a historic sanctuary nestled beneath the San Gabriel Mountains, now present a stark tableau of loss, where the absence of a once-dense tree canopy exposes…
Roger DanuartaThe chill of early March 2025 hung heavy over the Pacific Palisades, a blue-green mist coiling around the chaparral foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains like tendrils of lingering smoke.…
Johny PrimaThe fraught and often incendiary discourse surrounding claims to Indigenous identity has surged into public consciousness, with prominent figures like Sacheen Littlefeather, Elizabeth Warren, and Thomas King recently facing scrutiny…
Roger DanuartaThis urgent call for an ethics probe follows a series of investigative reports that shed light on Budd-Falen’s financial ties to the contentious Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada. These…
Rocky GerungThe trails of California’s Los Padres National Forest, etched into sandstone, winding through chaparral, and tracing coastal ridgelines, are inherently fragile, a characteristic amplified by a rapidly changing climate. Many…
Johny PrimaFor generations, dominant academic and popular narratives in North America have propagated the belief that humans first migrated into the continent approximately 12,000 to 13,000 years ago. This hypothesis, known…
Roger DanuartaFor centuries, the federal government has regarded Alaska as an exceptionally resource-rich territory, a perspective that gained considerable momentum and strategic focus under the Trump administration. Following a meeting with…
Rocky GerungThis spring, an exhibition at the Boise Art Museum, "The Last Supper," presented a profound and poignant collection of ceramic plates, each meticulously painted with the final meal requested by…
Rocky GerungThe allure of Montana first captured my imagination during my high school years, embodying a profound sense of remoteness, untamed natural beauty, and boundless adventure. In this vast Western state,…
Rocky GerungThe aroma of anticipated culinary creations often precedes the arrival of guests, setting a tone of warmth and thoughtful preparation that defines the art of hospitality. When friends, designated as…
Rocky GerungNarsiso Martinez, born in Oaxaca, Mexico, in 1977, arrived in the United States at the age of 20 with a vision that would eventually transform discarded materials into powerful artistic…
Rocky GeorgioIn Tucson, Arizona, a quiet yet profound ecological movement has been steadily gaining momentum over several decades, shifting the focus from simply restoring degraded environments to actively reimagining and reconnecting…
Rocky GerungFor Joshua Hood, a Klamath-Modoc descendant and bow maker, a Pacific yew tree represents far more than raw material for a bow; it embodies a connection to his ancestors, a…
Rocky GeorgioIn Tucson, Arizona, a profound ecological shift has been quietly unfolding for decades, moving beyond traditional habitat restoration to embrace a philosophy of reimagining and reconnecting with local landscapes, accepting…
Rocky GeorgioOne year after the largest dam removal project in history, salmon have successfully navigated their way back to the headwaters of the Klamath River, a remarkable feat not achieved in…
Johny PrimaFollowing devastating storms that ravaged remote Western Alaska in 2022, exposing deep vulnerabilities in critical communication, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) engaged a California-based contractor to facilitate disaster aid…
Joko SusiloThe "Fix Our Forests Act," a comprehensive legislative package designed to overhaul the management of nearly 200 million acres of the nation’s federal forests, stands on the cusp of becoming…
Rocky GerungThe vast blue skies of New Mexico served as the backdrop for the premiere of the short film, Following Enchantment’s Line, a poignant cinematic glimpse into the life and legacy…
Rocky GeorgioWith a critical federal deadline for states to submit a unified water management plan for the Colorado River passing on November 11th, negotiations remain stalled, casting significant uncertainty over the…
Johny PrimaThe North American porcupine, a creature instantly recognizable by its formidable quilled defense, is becoming increasingly elusive across the Western United States, alarming both wildlife scientists and indigenous communities who…
Joko SusiloThe investigation’s core findings highlight a stark disparity in the distribution of grazing rights and benefits. Researchers scoured roughly 50,000 billing records from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and…
Rocky GerungThe forgotten cinematic gem, Told in the Hills, the first feature film ever shot in Idaho, is finally resurfacing after over a century, its restoration a testament to perseverance against…
Rocky GerungStan Kroenke, a magnate whose estimated $20 billion net worth makes him one of America’s largest landowners and a prominent figure in professional sports with stakes in the Denver Nuggets…
Rocky GeorgioThe delicate imprint of a raccoon’s foot pressed into the muddy lakeshore, a killdeer’s cry echoed overhead, and a coyote, its tail a fluffy plume, loped across the nearby grasslands.…
Johny PrimaMario Atencio, a proud member of the Diné (Navajo) Nation, once cherished the idyllic memories of his grandmother’s home in Counselor, New Mexico, a tranquil haven where a "simple Navajo…
Joko SusiloIn late 2019, a seemingly localized dispute between two Montana ranchers and the U.S. Forest Service escalated into a multi-year saga, spotlighting the profound political pressures that often impede environmental…
Rocky GerungThirty years ago, in the summer of 1992, Jess Walter, then a staff writer for The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington, found himself drawn to an isolated mountaintop cabin in northern…
Rocky GerungRanchers operating on the Western United States’ vast public lands face a decadal requirement to renew permits for their livestock, a process that historically served as a critical juncture for…
Rocky GeorgioThis monumental development has garnered surprisingly little media attention, not due to any deliberate concealment, but rather because such announcements have become so commonplace that each individual proposal rarely warrants…
Johny PrimaCalifornia’s first governor, Peter Hardeman Burnett, notoriously championed a racist campaign with the chilling vow that it would not cease "until the Indian race becomes extinct." His two years in…
Joko SusiloIn a serene moment amidst the grandeur of California’s Yosemite National Park in September 2018, seasoned naturalist Beth Pratt encountered a black bear by Kuna Lake, a meeting preceded by…
Rocky GerungIn the rugged beauty of Montana’s Blackfeet Nation, an unlikely convergence of heavy music, Indigenous culture, and profound healing is forging new pathways for a community grappling with deep-seated challenges.…
Rocky GerungHigh on the volcanic slopes of Northern California’s Cascade Range, where the air bites with a crispness unique to high altitudes, a seasonal ritual unfolds with the urgency of an…
Rocky GeorgioThe familiar sound of percussion on the roof, typically a harbinger of snow in late November at 7,000 feet in the Rockies, brought no comfort last night. Instead, a predicted…
Johny PrimaIn the rapidly expanding urban landscape of southwest Washington, where the metropolitan footprints of Portland and Seattle-Tacoma increasingly converge, a critical battle for cultural survival is unfolding in Cowlitz County.…
Joko SusiloThirty-one national monuments established since the Clinton administration are currently safeguarding essential clean water supplies for more than 13 million Americans, according to a comprehensive new analysis by the Center…
Rocky GerungIn the heart of Montana’s Blackfeet Nation, a powerful movement is taking root, using the raw energy of heavy metal and hardcore music not just for entertainment, but as a…
Rocky GerungAt 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10th, the residents of Sumas, Washington, situated within the Nooksack River floodplain on the state’s northwest border, received an urgent warning of rising floodwaters.…
Rocky GeorgioMontana, a state celebrated for its pristine waterways, from the crystal-clear alpine lakes to the abundant trout streams, is now poised to significantly alter its approach to water quality regulation.…
Johny PrimaThe enduring scars of history, often referred to as "soul wounds," refuse to mend themselves; they demand dedicated, compassionate tending. This profound truth resonates each year as descendants of the…
Joko SusiloA top Department of Interior official, Karen Budd-Falen, has come under scrutiny for undisclosed financial ties to the contentious Thacker Pass lithium mine in northern Nevada, a project the Trump…
Roger DanuartaWhile the stoic presence of ancient trees, with their gnarled branches and ring-laden trunks, offers a profound sense of continuity and resilience, true portals to Earth’s most distant past lie…
Roger DanuartaIn the vast sagebrush plains of western Wyoming, a fleeting glimpse of pronghorn fawns, all spindly legs and blurred motion, offers a poignant reminder of nature’s enduring speed and resilience.…
Roger DanuartaThe crisp, sub-arctic air of November 30, 2023, carried an unusual chill through Whittier, Alaska, as two state troopers traversed the winding highway from Anchorage, navigating past snow-dusted peaks and…
Roger DanuartaThe U.S. Senate advanced a critical limited spending package Thursday, ensuring continued operations for a significant segment of the nation’s science and land management infrastructure, including the Department of Interior,…
Roger DanuartaThe life of a petroleum geologist shaped my early understanding of the Earth, a profession that often meant long periods of absence for my father, who spent much of my…
Roger DanuartaThe management of gray wolves (Canis lupus) stands as one of the most enduring and publicly contentious conservation challenges across the United States, often portrayed through stark, irreconcilable images of…
Joko SusiloAs the former Trump administration actively promoted a pro-ranching agenda, a comprehensive investigation embarked upon by High Country News and ProPublica meticulously examined the evolving nature of public lands ranching.…
Roger DanuartaFrom the snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the rugged Pacific coastline, the American West continually delivers stories of unexpected joy, peculiar wildlife encounters, and historical footnotes that defy…
Roger DanuartaWiessner’s foundational connection to the natural world was forged in the rustic embrace of Stowe, Vermont, where he attended a quintessential one-room schoolhouse. His upbringing, far from urban confines, instilled…
Roger DanuartaImagine a journey back through the eons, and the majestic expanse now known as Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah would be utterly unrecognizable, its dramatic sandstone cliffs and…
Johny PrimaRecent headlines have been dominated by high-profile cases involving figures like Sacheen Littlefeather, Elizabeth Warren, and Thomas King, all of whom faced intense scrutiny over claims to Native identity that…
Roger DanuartaEarly March 2025 painted a desolate canvas across the affluent enclaves of the Pacific Palisades, barely a month after the last embers of the devastating Palisades Fire had finally succumbed.…
Roger DanuartaThe verdant embrace of Altadena, a community once renowned for its luxuriant tree canopy, has been dramatically stripped away, leaving a landscape that starkly reveals the scars of the devastating…
Roger DanuartaThis shift in philosophy has now blossomed into a formidable collaborative effort, uniting diverse stakeholders including timber companies, the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the California Department of…
Roger DanuartaThe Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California, pulsed with an almost palpable energy in January 1967 as 24-year-old Tanya Atwater arrived to commence her graduate studies. Hallways at…
Johny PrimaThe evocative phrase "time immemorial" frequently appears in contemporary Indigenous affairs journalism, often signifying an enduring presence of Native cultures in North America that predates colonial records and dominant historical…
Rocky GerungThis spring, the Boise Art Museum presented "The Last Supper," an arresting exhibition by artist Julie Green, featuring 1,000 ceramic plates, each meticulously hand-painted with the final meal requested by…
Rocky GerungThe allure of Montana first captured my imagination during my high school years, representing a profound sense of remoteness, untamed natural beauty, and the promise of adventure. In this vast…
Rocky GerungThe anticipation of guests, particularly those as familiar and cherished as "A & D," often sparks a flurry of culinary planning, a delicate dance between comfort and creativity. For a…
Rocky GerungBorn in Oaxaca, Mexico, in 1977, Narsiso Martinez arrived in the United States at the age of twenty, embarking on a journey that would lead him to earn a master…
Rocky GerungWhen Joshua Hood encounters a Pacific yew tree, he perceives far more than the raw material for a bow; he sees a profound lineage connecting him to his Klamath-Modoc ancestors,…