The spring months on my wall calendar are always full of scribblings. Lines and arrows mark trips planned and visitors arriving; bold notes scream reminders of tax payments to be made and anniversaries and birthdays to be celebrated.

While waiting for the Colorado Supreme Court to hand down its decision, some thoughts on the Valley Floor:

This winter Sheep Mountain Alliance (SMA) joined a partnership of several advocacy groups focused on enacting new legislation for mining reform at both the state and federal levels.  As the pressure for oil, gas and hardrock extraction continues to grow, so do the impacts on public lands, human health, the environment and wildlife we cherish in our region.

Tibet on the mind