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From weed to wine: Keeping the Marijuana farm small and local
In November, voters in as many as 12 states will see a marijuana legalization initiative on their ballots.
Marijuana is already legal for recreational use...
Steve says, ‘Hi.’
I’m on a phone interview,” Shawn Colvin yells — away from the phone — about 10 minutes into our chat. “It’s Steve,” she explains....
Connections between recently proposed legislation and antigovernment extremists threaten public lands...
Residents, transplants and visitors alike recognize Colorado as a pioneer in public land leadership. From forests like the White River National Forest to parks...
Fill up on bread
We’ve all been there: Sitting at dinner, surrounded by loved ones, and out comes a basket of bread. Without fail, someone says, “Don’t fill...
Team USA, ready to wade
On the 11th of September, more than 400 people will coast through the Rocky Mountains, stopping in Vail. They will be from 25 different...
Syria and progressives
Earlier this year, scholar and journalist Idrees Ahmad penned a scathing piece on Medium.com entitled “Aleppo is our Guernica — and some are cheering...
Fueled by ripe, sweet New Haven peaches
I was just outside of Silt when the car started to smell like peaches. I figured if I had to drive from Grand Junction to...
With rain barrels legal, what’s next for conservation?
As of last Wednesday, Coloradans can finally legally collect rainwater from their roof. It’s a small victory in the effort to manage water more...
Rampaging debt collectors are committing highway robbery
Some corporations engage in such abusive consumer ripoffs that they’re just evil. But some profiteers dig even deeper into the dark void of their...
The never nervous, always prodigious Acoustic Kids
Andy May is a soft-spoken man who calls children “youngsters” and adults “folks.” His talent as a musician and teacher is undisputed, but he’s...
60 meters to anywhere
There are two things you should know: first, being called a “dirtbag” in the rock climbing world is an endearing compliment, and second, Brendan...
Along for the ride
Mike Rosenberg is in a New York coffee shop when we get connected to chat. Maybe it’s the British accent, but he’s terribly charming.
“Whot...
