Immigration
What would it mean to sever life-sustaining links along the U.S.-Mexico border?
The J-1 program is the main source of migrant labor for the ski industry.
The Borderlands thrive on connections. What would it mean to sever them?
Churches in the West are once again at the forefront of a grassroots effort to save immigrants from deportation.
Climate change is exacerbating illegal immigration.
Federal Judge James Robart is among three Washington judges up for replacement.
Teow Lim Goh’s poetry revisits a dark place in the West’s immigration history.
A day in the life of agricultural laborers whose work and lives straddle the Arizona-Mexican border.
In an era of political gridlock, Congress loses a leader who got things done for the West.
Immigration sweeps are having a chilling effect on Dreamers, key leaders in the California resistance.
At least eight Republican Congressmen have broken with their party line in opposition.
Amid fear and despair, we’ll have to find ways to talk to each other.
HCN sorts truth from fiction on the campaign trail.
Trump sparks a conflict between morality and political belief.
Donald Trump’s rhetoric is sparking a movement to mobilize Hispanic voters.
Democrats hope increased Latino turnout will upset Republican dominance in the state.
A number of universities, especially those in border states, have programs that examine the influx of people who bring change to their new homes.
Federal policy changes only go part of the way in dismantling private immigrant detention.
His decision to sit out the GOP convention reflects his principles and the purpling of Arizona.
The Arizona Border Recon aims to provide intel and back-up for federal officers at the U.S.-Mexican border.
Lawyer Melanie Gleason is traveling the West, offering legal advice pro bono.
A sheepherder speaks out about labor and environmental concerns.
The early caucus drew attention to Western issues. In November, the state will play an even bigger role.
Today's Featured Stories
- Boise-based Winter Wildlands Alliance is looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual to organize our annual Backcountry Film Festival and Tour and coordinate additional...
- SUMMARY Leads, administers and manages the land conservation, conservation easement stewardship, and property management activities of the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department within...
- Position Summary: Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is seeking a Staff Attorney who is passionate about Western communities and the protection of the natural environment to...
- Deschutes River Conservancy in Bend, Oregon
- Position Summary: Western Resource Advocates seeks a passionate Water Policy Analyst with knowledge of western water issues to join our Healthy Rivers Team to strengthen...
- 9+ acre inholding. Passive solar strawbale off the grid and next to the Continental Divide Trail in ponderosa pine/doug fir forest at 7400.
- Conservation nonprofit Friends of Cedar Mesa in Bluff, Utah is hiring an Education Center Director to oversee the operation of the Bears Ears Education Center....
- Friends of the Verde River, Cottonwood, AZ. Apply at https://verderiver.org/employment-opportunities/
- Verde River Exchange - Friends of the Verde River, Cottonwood, AZ. Apply at https://verderiver.org/employment-opportunities/
- Teton County Planning & Building is hiring! Our ideal candidate is a team-player, a problem-solver, pays attention to detail, and can clearly communicate technical material...
- Studio Architects is seeking a full time Architectural drafts-person/project manager with1-3 years of experience to join our firm. At Studio Architects our mission is to...
- needed for 16,000+ acre conservation property in south central Colorado. Qualified candidate would have experience working on a ranch or wilderness property, general forestry/fire management...
- Nanny for 18-mnth-old. Yearly salary, vacation, health insurance. Spanish/other foreign-language native spkr prefrrd.
- Washington Association of Land Trusts seeks an ED to build on WALTs significant success & to lead the association to new levels of achievement. See...
- Secluded, energy efficient Southwestern home on 40 wooded acres. Broker - Rand Porter - United Country Real Colorado Properties. 970-261-1248, $425K
- 57 acres in Skull Valley, AZ, 17 miles from Prescott, year-round creek, swimming holes, secluded canyon, hiking/meditation trails, oaks, pines, garden, greenhouse. House, office building,...
- Historic 1893 Ranch Headquarters. 4 Bdrm, 3.5 Ba, 4000 ft2. Remodeled 2002. Includes 2 studio apts, stables, arena, workshop, 5 RV hookups. Chirachua & Peloncillo...
- The Vice President of Retail Operations will provide overall leadership and accountability for purchasing, product development, merchandising planning, visual merchandising, retail operational excellence, oversight and...
- Grand Staircase Escalante Partners seeks an experienced fundraiser with excellent communication and organizational skills.
- position in Phoenix with the Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy.