Alex Sienkiewicz, a ranger of the Livingston District of the United States Forest Service, was well known for his efforts to preserve public access in the Crazy Mountains. In June, he was reassigned from his position and slated for review. Rancher, photographer, conservationist (and bon vivant) Tim Crawford calls this a travesty and links the incident to broader political changes, including recent efforts to defund maintenance of public lands. (more…)

Mary Vant Hull cared passionately about Bozeman’s historic downtown, and believed that unregulated food trucks risk spoiling its appeal. (more…)

Kicking off our community issue series is former Bozeman mayor Steve Kirchoff. In his view, the process of soliciting and accepting funding from the Charles Koch Foundation for a new institute at MSU is highly improper, circumventing due public process. Listen to learn more. (more…)