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The 1911 Flood: Could it happen again?
But first: To those of you who have donated generously to our “tip jar/coffee-cash-pot/flood-recovery fund” (you know who you are): Thank you. Thank…
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Jerry W. Roberts: Sept. 5, 1948 - Sept. 22, 2023
Legendary Avalanche Forecaster of Ridgway, Colorado
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Addenda to On the supply-side housing theory
Plus: a new episode of Messing with Maps
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Luxury houseboat sinks on Lake Powell
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My life with bikes
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Episodes and images from a broken, beautiful America
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Foto Friday: Memories of Canyon de Chelly
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FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What are you watching (about the West)?
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On the housing supply-side theory
Simply building more homes will not solve the Western housing crisis
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Biden administration calls for mining law reform
Antiquated public land mining rules need to be brought into 21st century
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Weather Whiplash Roundup
I suppose it goes without saying, but just in case you haven’t noticed: We live in interesting times climate- and water-wise. And by interesting I mean…
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In the wake of a disaster
Note: To all of you who have offered kind words, support, prayers, and offers of help, thank you so much. It really does help to just read these things…
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When the flood comes
I've often been on the edge of climate-related disasters; this time we're in the middle of one
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On the SunZia transmission project and carbon tunnel vision
This May the Biden Administration gave the final go-ahead for the SunZia transmission line, which is designed to carry power from wind facilities in New…
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Tuesday Thread: Whaddaya want from the Land Desk?
Every once in a while I like to check in with y’all to find out what you’d like more of (or less of, I guess) from the Land Desk. Do you want mo…
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