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Right Place, Right Time

A large elk with impressive antlers stands in a grassy field, surrounded by autumn foliage.

More years ago than I care to remember, I signed up for an outdoor photography class sponsored by the then Colorado Division of Wildlife. Two well-known Colorado wildlife/conservation photographers conducted three nights of classroom instruction covering fundamental camera operations — exposure, composition, lighting basics, and so on. That was followed by a daylong field trip […]

A Cowboy and His Castle

Collage featuring a historic building, vintage portraits of a couple, a postmaster plaque, a log cabin photo, and an interior view with stained glass windows and curved staircase.

Alonzo Hartman — or Lon as they called him — came to Los Pinos Agency south of what is now the town of Gunnison on Christmas Day 1872. He worked the remote cow camp around the area. A strong and dashing young man, he fell in love with that remote campsite in the Gunnison Valley. […]

Peachy Keen

A s'more with grilled peaches, melted chocolate, a toasted marshmallow, and basil leaves between two graham crackers, on a blue wooden surface.

Juicy Palisade peaches are a true summer delight. If you don’t live close to Palisade, then you look forward to seeing the roadside stands pop up across Colorado this time of year. Growers keep busy selling crates of the flavorful and delicious fruit grown on the Western Slope. And fruit enthusiasts keep busy buying and […]

Electrified Agricultural Equipment

Long row of wheel-mounted irrigation pivots sit idle on a barren field against a blue sky.

The electrification trend in agricultural equipment has gained momentum in recent years as farmers increasingly embrace electric vehicles and machinery. This shift offers numerous advantages, including reduced carbon emissions, lower operating costs, improved energy efficiency, and quieter operation. Smaller electric equipment, such as irrigation systems and utility vehicles, are becoming increasingly popular. Many farmers are […]

Palisade Peaches and Planting Your Own Fruit Trees

Hand reaching to pick a ripe peach from a tree with green leaves in the background.

I learned at a young age that the best peaches in the world are grown in Palisade. Every August our family hit the road to continue our exploration of the West. Every time we’d pass through Palisade, we would load the car with bushels of fresh peaches. After a brief hiatus, Palisade is bringing back […]

Building a Brighter Future

Collage of workers in hard hats installing a power meter and digging, with a person showing a young child and adult how the equipment works in an outdoor setting.

Volunteer Linecrews Light Up Navajo Nation Rock formations dot the beautiful landscape on the remote drive to Chinle, Arizona, along Highway 191. Mesas, buttes, and red chimney-shaped pillars stand tall and provide landmarks across Navajo Nation. Spanning more than 27,000 square miles across the southwestern United States, Navajo Nation covers land in Arizona, New Mexico, […]