Living on the Earth

Pyramid Mountain becomes the first mountain to own itself; Indigenous-led council to serve as guardian

From Sacred Contract As of June 7, 2025, an iconic local landmark became the first mountain in the United States to own itself. Following a transfer of title from a private foundation to the mountain itself, Pyramid Mountain now holds its own deed. This revolutionary act not only protects the...

The Old Spanish Trail: A Crown Jewel of the Valley’s Heritage

By Kaitlyn Fletcher Spanning 2,700 miles of harsh landscape, the Old Spanish National Historic Trail...

Bachelor bats return to Orient Mine 

By Kaitlyn Fletcher  Tucked into the western slope of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, an...

CEF Ongoing Education draws teachers and students from across the US

By Anya Kaats The Crestone Energy Fair’s recent Natural Plasters & Earthbag Greenhouse workshops were...

GOCO board awards $75K grant to conserve Rito Alto Ranch in Saguache County

The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $75,000 grant to Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural...

Pyramid Mountain becomes the first mountain to own itself; Indigenous-led council to serve as guardian

From Sacred Contract As of June 7, 2025, an iconic local landmark became the first mountain in the United States to own itself. Following a...

The Old Spanish Trail: A Crown Jewel of the Valley’s Heritage

By Kaitlyn Fletcher Spanning 2,700 miles of harsh landscape, the Old Spanish National Historic Trail snakes through six western states: New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona,...

Bachelor bats return to Orient Mine 

By Kaitlyn Fletcher  Tucked into the western slope of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, an abandoned iron mine hosts the largest known roost of Brazilian...

CEF Ongoing Education draws teachers and students from across the US

By Anya Kaats The Crestone Energy Fair’s recent Natural Plasters & Earthbag Greenhouse workshops were a huge success, drawing participants from across Colorado and New...

GOCO board awards $75K grant to conserve Rito Alto Ranch in Saguache County

The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $75,000 grant to Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) through Keep It Colorado to permanently protect...

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