The Trump regime recently made sweeping changes to the way livestock grazing is regulated on public lands. Their changes would cause damage to public lands, public watersheds, and to wildlife. …
Protect what is wild before we lose these lands for good
This is a guest column which is well worth reading. By SOREN JESPERSEN Public lands are the backbone of the Western Slope. They supply our drinking water, sustain our wildlife …
Saving the Parks from Anti-Government Extremists
Yet Trump’s staff continues to dismantle our system of federal lands in direct conflict with the wishes of most Americas according to numerous polls.
Trump and Wind Energy, A Fraught History
When the President of the United States speaks, people assume he knows what he’s talking about. After all, the President has access to top experts in any field. So, when …
Grass Fed Beef is no Better than the Alternative
Is Grass Fed Beef Better for the Earth than Factory Farmed Beef? Anyone who shops food stores that sell high quality, and organic food will notice “grass fed beef” in …
Our Forests are Dying Because of Climate Change
Massive tree die offs in the Rockies are caused by global warming and Trump is making the problem much worse.
Western Governor’s Association Target of Massive Protest
On Monday, June 23, at least a thousand New Mexicans gathered outside the Western Governor’s Conference to protest public land policies championed by Trump cabinet secretaries inside the Eldorado Hotel …
Plans Afoot to Divest Most National Parks to Locals and Private Interests
Think about what happens to you when you finally pry yourself out of your routine, out of the comfort of home and stores and go outside. If you are lucky …
New Mexico’s Big Fires and Climate Change
We just emerged from one of the driest winters on record in New Mexico and as the usual spring winds sweep the state, fire officials watch the situation closely and …
Trump Begins Big Attack on Interior Department
In the chaotic first 100 days on the second Trump administration, public lands agencies have mostly been spared from cuts and firings affecting other federal agencies. Now the top levels …