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  • Feeling the warm winter sun against her skin, this climber seeks higher ground to spread her wings, near The Sawtooth and Mt. Bierstadt, Colorado.
    TheSawtooth_Colorado_Brianna.tif
  • The Cache La Poudre River--the only federally designated Wild and Scenic River in Colorado--starts as a trickle amid sweeping grasses near Milner Pass in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
    CO_CacheLaPoudre_Headwaters_FINAL.tif
  • A setting sun illuminates thistle atop Boreas Pass, Colorado.
    CO_BoreasPass_thistle_EDIT.tif
  • The sun sets amid stormy skies over Boreas Pass, Colorado.
    CO_BoreasPass_sunset_EDIT.tif
  • Seeking the warmth of the winter sun against her skin, this climber climbs to higher ground to spread her wings, near The Sawtooth and Mt. Bierstadt, Colorado.
    TheSawtooth_Brianna_Climb_FINAL.tif
  • Mansfield Dam--operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)--is one of six dams on the lower Colorado River of Texas. The dam creates Lake Travis, one of the LCRA's storage reservoirs, and one of the most popular resort destinations in Central Texas.
    TX-AguaModerna-Mansfield-Dam.tif
  • The silver sliver of the Colorado River winds through Gore Canyon in Colorado's central mountains.
    CO_ColoRiver_GoreCanyon_silver-ribbo...tif
  • Boat launch troughs cut through the bank of the Colorado River near Lake Travis, one of six dams run by the LCRA (Lower Colorado River Authority). With drought and increased water use by industry, agriculture, recreation, and the environment, the reservoirs are running low.
    TX-AguaModerna-Channel.tif
  • During mating season, confrontation is inevitable for the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus). A once-abundant bird emblematic of the wide open spaces of the West, it is now gone from nearly half of its original range, with steady declines occurring in Colorado and neighboring states. It is the largest grouse in North America. Recent studies have confirmed that oil and gas drilling activities, which have increased dramatically across the Intermountain West in the past decade, are disturbing sage-grouse breeding and nesting sites and leading to population declines in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and other Western states. In addition to drilling in the area, threats also include destruction of sagebrush habitat due to sprawl, agricultural conversion, and wildfire. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated that sage-grouse populations have declined between 69 and 99 percent from historic levels.
    CO-SageGrouse-MatingRitual-3.tif
  • The Colorado River is so many things to so many people. Its course and its waters support population growth, represent economic security, and offer recreational opportunity. It transfroms from Highland Lakes, to the Austin waterfront, to the irrigation canals of rice country, and the marshes of Matagorda Bay. Water--this Colorado River--brings life, and money, and people to the landscape. And, it is our part of nature.
    TX-AguaModerna-River-Roots.tif
  • Bill Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973. <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-Bill-jacket.tif
  • In late May, the calves are branded and vaccinated on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973.  <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-ontheground-01.tif
  • Testicles roast on the burner used to heat the branding irons. So called Rocky Mountain Oysters are used to sustain a working cowboy through the long process of branding and castrating calves.<br />
<br />
In late May, the calves are branded and vaccinated on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973.  <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-roasting-testicles.tif
  • In late May, the calves are branded and vaccinated on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973. <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-ontheground-07.tif
  • In late May, the calves are branded and vaccinated on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973. <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-ontheground-03.tif
  • Castration is a part of spring work on Bill Fales' ranch. In late May, the calves are also branded and vaccinated. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973.  <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-cleaning-knife-02.tif
  • During mating season, confrontation is inevitable for the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus). A once-abundant bird emblematic of the wide open spaces of the West, it is now gone from nearly half of its original range, with steady declines occurring in Colorado and neighboring states. It is the largest grouse in North America. Recent studies have confirmed that oil and gas drilling activities, which have increased dramatically across the Intermountain West in the past decade, are disturbing sage-grouse breeding and nesting sites and leading to population declines in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and other Western states. In addition to drilling in the area, threats also include destruction of sagebrush habitat due to sprawl, agricultural conversion, and wildfire. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated that sage-grouse populations have declined between 69 and 99 percent from historic levels.
    CO-SageGrouse-MatingRitual-4.tif
  • The greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)--a once-abundant bird emblematic of the wide open spaces of the West--is now gone from nearly half of its original range, with steady declines occurring in Colorado and neighboring states. It is the largest grouse in North America. Recent studies have confirmed that oil and gas drilling activities, which have increased dramatically across the Intermountain West in the past decade, are disturbing sage-grouse breeding and nesting sites and leading to population declines in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and other Western states. In addition to drilling in the area, threats also include destruction of sagebrush habitat due to sprawl, agricultural conversion, and wildfire. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated that sage-grouse populations have declined between 69 and 99 percent from historic levels. The Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana), is a species of artiodactyl mammal native to interior western and central North America. Though not an antelope, it is often known colloquially in North America as the Prong Buck, Pronghorn Antelope or simply Antelope, as it closely resembles the true antelopes of the Old World and fills a similar ecological niche due to convergent evolution. It is the only surviving member of the family Antilocapridae.
    CO-SageGrouse-Pronghorn-3.tif
  • Bill Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973. <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-Bill-jacket2.tif
  • A tender touch on the front leg of this calf adds some comfort to the traumatic process of branding.<br />
<br />
In late May, the calves are branded and vaccinated on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973. <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-touch.tif
  • Castration is a part of spring work on Bill Fales' ranch. In late May, the calves are also branded and vaccinated. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973.   <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-cleaning-knife-03.tif
  • In late May, the calves are branded and vaccinated on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973.   <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-hand.tif
  • Bill Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973. <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-walking-home-02.tif
  • In late May, the calves are branded and vaccinated on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973. <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR_branding-tight-quarters-01.tif
  • A newborn calf is cared for by its mother on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973. <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR_Bill-checking-newborn.tif
  • Dehorning is part of the spring work on Bill Fales' ranch. In late May, the calves are also branded and vaccinated. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973.  <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-dehorning-detail.tif
  • In late May, the calves are branded and vaccinated on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973.  <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-brand-detail-02.tif
  • In late May, the calves are branded and vaccinated on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973.  <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-brand-detail-01.tif
  • In late May, the calves are branded and vaccinated on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973.  <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-01.tif
  • During mating season, confrontation is inevitable for the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus). A once-abundant bird emblematic of the wide open spaces of the West, it is now gone from nearly half of its original range, with steady declines occurring in Colorado and neighboring states. It is the largest grouse in North America. Recent studies have confirmed that oil and gas drilling activities, which have increased dramatically across the Intermountain West in the past decade, are disturbing sage-grouse breeding and nesting sites and leading to population declines in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and other Western states. In addition to drilling in the area, threats also include destruction of sagebrush habitat due to sprawl, agricultural conversion, and wildfire. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated that sage-grouse populations have declined between 69 and 99 percent from historic levels.
    CO-SageGrouse-MatingRitual-1.tif
  • During mating season, confrontation is inevitable for the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus). A once-abundant bird emblematic of the wide open spaces of the West, it is now gone from nearly half of its original range, with steady declines occurring in Colorado and neighboring states. It is the largest grouse in North America. Recent studies have confirmed that oil and gas drilling activities, which have increased dramatically across the Intermountain West in the past decade, are disturbing sage-grouse breeding and nesting sites and leading to population declines in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and other Western states. In addition to drilling in the area, threats also include destruction of sagebrush habitat due to sprawl, agricultural conversion, and wildfire. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated that sage-grouse populations have declined between 69 and 99 percent from historic levels.
    CO-SageGrouse-Duel.tif
  • A newborn calf is cared for by its mother on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973. <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR_mother-licks-calf-03.tif
  • In late May, the calves are branded and vaccinated on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973. <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-ontheground-05.tif
  • In late May, the calves are branded and vaccinated on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973.  <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-ontheground-04.tif
  • Castration is a part of spring work on Bill Fales' ranch. Here, the discarded scrotums of castrated calves litter the ground. In late May, the calves are also branded and vaccinated. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973.  <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-discarded-scrotums.tif
  • Castration is a part of spring work on Bill Fales' ranch. In late May, the calves are also branded and vaccinated. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973.  <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR-branding-cleaning-knife-01.tif
  • During mating season, confrontation is inevitable for the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus). A once-abundant bird emblematic of the wide open spaces of the West, it is now gone from nearly half of its original range, with steady declines occurring in Colorado and neighboring states. It is the largest grouse in North America. Recent studies have confirmed that oil and gas drilling activities, which have increased dramatically across the Intermountain West in the past decade, are disturbing sage-grouse breeding and nesting sites and leading to population declines in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and other Western states. In addition to drilling in the area, threats also include destruction of sagebrush habitat due to sprawl, agricultural conversion, and wildfire. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated that sage-grouse populations have declined between 69 and 99 percent from historic levels.
    CO-SageGrouse-MatingRitual-5.tif
  • The greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)--a once-abundant bird emblematic of the wide open spaces of the West--is now gone from nearly half of its original range, with steady declines occurring in Colorado and neighboring states. It is the largest grouse in North America. Recent studies have confirmed that oil and gas drilling activities, which have increased dramatically across the Intermountain West in the past decade, are disturbing sage-grouse breeding and nesting sites and leading to population declines in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and other Western states. In addition to drilling in the area, threats also include destruction of sagebrush habitat due to sprawl, agricultural conversion, and wildfire. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated that sage-grouse populations have declined between 69 and 99 percent from historic levels. The Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana), is a species of artiodactyl mammal native to interior western and central North America. Though not an antelope, it is often known colloquially in North America as the Prong Buck, Pronghorn Antelope or simply Antelope, as it closely resembles the true antelopes of the Old World and fills a similar ecological niche due to convergent evolution. It is the only surviving member of the family Antilocapridae.
    CO-SageGrouse-Pronghorn-2.tif
  • The greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)--a once-abundant bird emblematic of the wide open spaces of the West--is now gone from nearly half of its original range, with steady declines occurring in Colorado and neighboring states. It is the largest grouse in North America. Recent studies have confirmed that oil and gas drilling activities, which have increased dramatically across the Intermountain West in the past decade, are disturbing sage-grouse breeding and nesting sites and leading to population declines in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and other Western states. In addition to drilling in the area, threats also include destruction of sagebrush habitat due to sprawl, agricultural conversion, and wildfire. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated that sage-grouse populations have declined between 69 and 99 percent from historic levels. The Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana), is a species of artiodactyl mammal native to interior western and central North America. Though not an antelope, it is often known colloquially in North America as the Prong Buck, Pronghorn Antelope or simply Antelope, as it closely resembles the true antelopes of the Old World and fills a similar ecological niche due to convergent evolution. It is the only surviving member of the family Antilocapridae.
    CO-SageGrouse-Pronghorn-1.tif
  • An underground forest is revealed by low levels in the Highland Lakes, the system of reservoirs created by six dams operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). The summer of 2006 will be a tough one for the River Authority who will have to balance the needs of irrigation and recreation with the demands of an ever growing population--and then there are the needs of the environment.
    TX-AguaModerna-Deadwood.tif
  • A newborn calf is cared for by its mother on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973. <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR_mother-licks-calf-02.tif
  • A newborn calf is cared for by its mother on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973. <br />
<br />
Development, oil and gas extraction, and mechanized recreation all threaten the valley--and his livelihood. Not surprisingly, Fales is a proponent of conservation, having placed his property in a land trust in perpetuity. He is also in favor of the expansion of wilderness designation within his and adjoining counties. <br />
<br />
Ranching in Colorado would, arguably, not exist without the use of public lands. Fales' ranch is no different. In order to give his animals the space they need in the summer--and the pasture grasses on his ranch property the time they need to grow high in order to feed his cattle come winter--he must graze on public land. That means securing grazing permits on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land. But it does not preclude the use of wilderness lands either.<br />
<br />
Unknown to much of the public, wilderness areas can serve as grazing lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964. In fact, Fales grazes on Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area; another permit area is being considered for wilderness designation. His permit would remain if the new designation came to fruition, being "grandfathered" in by that original Wilderness Act.
    CMR_mother-licks-calf-01.tif
  • Is there gold in them there hills? A rainbow arcs toward Blanca Peak, surrounded by Ellingwood Peak and Little Bear Peak, in the Sangre de Cristo Range near Colorado's San Luis Valley.
    CO_Rainbow_Sangre-de-Cristo_FINAL.tif
  • Mohammed Al Aboalirat, 18, of Saudi Arabia falls to his knees while nearing the "M" on Mt. Zion during the traditional Colorado School of Mines event on Monday, August 21.
    CSOM_Orientation.tif
  • Waters flow from Austin's Town Lake--actually a portion of the Colorado River--over Longhorn Dam.
    TX-AguaModerna-LonghornDam.tif
  • The tracks of numerous boots and snowshoes cut across the lower slopes of Mount Kelso, in Stevens Gulch near Grays and Torreys peaks, Colorado.
    CO-StevensGulch-Tracks_BW.tif
  • A lone climber heads towards the slopes of Torreys Peak, Colorado.
    CO-TorreysPeak-LoneClimber.tif
  • Color on color, at the Denver Art Museum, Denver, Colorado.
    Color_Stripes.tif
  • Autumn brings an incredible array of colors to the slopes of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area, Colorado.
    CO-MaroonBells-Snowmass-Autumn5.tif
  • Crossing the wind swept dunes of Great Sand Dunes National Park, in the San Luis Valley of Colorado.
    CO-GreatSandDunes-LoneFigure2.tif
  • The black waters of an alpine lake reflect the surrounding trees, Eagles Nest Wilderness area, Colorado.
    CO-EaglesNest-WaterGrass2.tif
  • In late May, the calves are branded and vaccinated on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973.
    CMR-branding-Norm.tif
  • A lone snowshoer heads for Lake Isabelle and the craggy east face of Shoshoni Peak, in Colorado's Indian Peaks Wilderness area.
    CO-ShoshoniPeak_LoneHiker.tif
  • The high peaks of the Indian Peaks Wilderness area stretch towards Longs Peak and the mountains of Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
    CO-FrontRange-IndianPeaks2.tif
  • The tranquil surface of Deluge Lake contrast with the serrated peaks of the Gore Range in the Eagles Nest Wilderness area, Colorado.
    CO-EaglesNestWilderness_DelugeLake.tif
  • Wind-carved snows blanket the Chicago Creek Basin near Mount Evans, Colorado.
    CO-WindCarvedSnow-vert.tif
  • The pointed summit of Lone Eagle Peak sits in shadow as the cirque feels the first rays of sunlight, Indian Peaks Wilderness area, Colorado.
    CO-LoneEagleCirque_Sunrise1.tif
  • A Colorado creek shows signs of pollution.
    CO-Creek-Suds1.tif
  • In late May, the calves are branded and vaccinated on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973.
    CMR-branding-ontheground-02.tif
  • Only feathers remain at a bird kill site on South Table Mountain, Golden, Colorado.
    CO-SouthTableMt-Feathers2.tif
  • Only feathers remain at a bird kill site on South Table Mountain, Golden, Colorado.
    CO-SouthTableMt-Feathers1.tif
  • Ski tracks cut through the powder and trees of the Loveland Pass basin, Colorado.
    CO-LovelandPass_Turns.tif
  • A pair of skiers heads into the backcountry near Loveland Pass, Colorado, for some early season skiing.
    CO-LovelandPassSkiers-hiking.tif
  • Wind-carved snows blanket the Chicago Creek Basin near Mount Evans, Colorado.
    CO-WindCarvedSnow2.tif
  • Water and ice stand side by side at Alberta Falls, along the Glacier Gorge Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
    CO-RMNP-AlbertaFallsIce.tif
  • Autumn brings an incredible array of colors to the slopes of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area, Colorado.
    CO-MaroonBells-Snowmass-Autumn3.tif
  • Autumn brings an incredible array of colors to the slopes of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area, Colorado.
    CO-MaroonBells-Snowmass-Autumn.tif
  • Autumn brings incredible color to the slopes of South Arapaho Peak, in the Indian Peaks Wilderness area, Colorado.
    CO-ArapahoePeaks-Tundra2.tif
  • The black, grass-strewn waters of an alpine lake reflect the surrounding trees, Eagles Nest Wilderness area, Colorado.
    CO-EaglesNest-WaterGrass.tif
  • Water rushes over golden rocks, Colorado.
    CO-Creek-Golden-Rocks.tif
  • A lone figure crosses a snowy talus field below the looming face of The Diamond, Longs Peak, Colorado.
    CO-TheDiamond-LoneHiker.tif
  • The winds blow down slope from The Diamond, Longs Peak, Colorado.
    CO-TheDiamond-BlowingWinds.tif
  • Three climbers head through Stevens Gulch on their way to the slopes of Torreys Peak, Colorado.
    CO-TorreysPeak-Climbers.tif
  • Ski tracks cut through the powder and trees of the Loveland Pass basin, Colorado.
    CO-LovelandPass_Tracks.tif
  • Ski tracks cut the gentle slopes of the Loveland Pass basin, Colorado.
    CO-LovelandPass_Slope.tif
  • The high peaks of the Indian Peaks Wilderness area stretch towards Longs Peak and the mountains of Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
    CO-FrontRange-IndianPeaks1.tif
  • Quail Mountain, left, and Twin Peaks slice into the pink morning sky as they rise above Twin Lakes, Colorado.
    CO-TwinPeaks-QuailMountain.tif
  • The colossal form of Mount Massive is framed by a serrated rock outcrop on Mount Elbert, Colorado's highest point.
    CO-MountMassive.tif
  • A pair of skiers heads into the backcountry near Loveland Pass, Colorado, for some early season skiing.
    CO-LovelandPassSkiers2.tif
  • A pair of skiers heads into the backcountry near Loveland Pass, Colorado, for some early season skiing.
    CO-LovelandPassSkiers-hiking2.tif
  • A pair of skiers heads into the backcountry near Loveland Pass, Colorado, for some early season skiing.
    CO-LovelandPassSkiers.tif
  • Wind-carved snows blanket the Chicago Creek Basin near Mount Evans, Colorado.
    CO-WindCarvedSnow-detail.tif
  • Hallett Peak reflects in the crystalline waters of Emerald Lake, near Tyndall Gorge in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
    CO-RMNP-EmeraldLake.tif
  • Crystals of ice form a diamond-studded waterfall along Andrews Creek in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
    CO-RMNP-AndrewsCreek-Falls.tif
  • A rising sun glints off of the Diamond Wall after an autumn snowfall on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
    CO-RMNP-LongPeakSunrise.tif
  • Danny Carrillo and Jessica Martinez, both members of the Austin Youth River Watch program, check for pH levels and nutrient content on Waller Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River. The program was begun in the early 1990s to give at-risk youth an opportunity to remove themselves from negative environments while learning about the river and the scientific processes of ecosystems.
    TX-AguaModerna-YouthWatch.tif
  • Henry Bradford, LCRA Superintendent for Irrigation in the Gulf Coast District, inspects the pumps which bring water out of the Colorado River and into the LCRA's system of irrigation canals.
    TX-AguaModerna-Pumpstation.tif
  • Mists rise from the mountains near East Inlet in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
    CO_EastInlet_Fog_FINAL.tif
  • Autumn brings an incredible array of colors to the slopes of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area, Colorado.
    CO-MaroonBells-Snowmass-Autumn6.tif
  • Autumn brings an incredible array of colors to the slopes of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area, Colorado.
    CO-MaroonBells-Snowmass-Autumn2.tif
  • Crossing the wind swept dunes of Great Sand Dunes National Park, in the San Luis Valley of Colorado.
    CO-GreatSandDunes-LoneFigure.tif
  • Autumn brings incredible color to the slopes of South Arapaho Peak, in the Indian Peaks Wilderness area, Colorado.
    CO-ArapahoePeaks-Tundra.tif
  • A Colorado creek shows signs of pollution.
    CO-Creek-Suds2.tif
  • In late May, the calves are branded and vaccinated on Bill Fales' ranch. Fales, owner of Cold Mountain Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado, has been ranching his sliver of land in the Roaring Fork Valley since 1973.
    CMR-branding-04.tif
  • The Hayman Fire started 95 miles southwest of Denver, Colorado, on June 8, 2002, and became the largest fire in the state's recorded history. Hundreds of forestry officials and firefighters fought the fast-moving inferno, which caused nearly $40 million in damages, burned 133 homes and forced the evacuation of 5,340 people. The cause of the wildfire was found to be arson.
    CO-HaymanFire-2010-3.tif
  • The Hayman Fire started 95 miles southwest of Denver, Colorado, on June 8, 2002, and became the largest fire in the state's recorded history. Hundreds of forestry officials and firefighters fought the fast-moving inferno, which caused nearly $40 million in damages, burned 133 homes and forced the evacuation of 5,340 people. The cause of the wildfire was found to be arson.
    CO-HaymanFire-2010-2.tif
  • The Hayman Fire started 95 miles southwest of Denver, Colorado, on June 8, 2002, and became the largest fire in the state's recorded history. Hundreds of forestry officials and firefighters fought the fast-moving inferno, which caused nearly $40 million in damages, burned 133 homes and forced the evacuation of 5,340 people. The cause of the wildfire was found to be arson.
    CO-HaymanFire-2010-1.tif
  • A group of skiers track their way up a powder slope near the Sangree Froelicher Hut above Leadville, Colorado.
    CO-Skiers-Tracking.tif
  • A lone skier tracks their way up a powder slope near the Sangree Froelicher Hut above Leadville, Colorado.
    CO-LoneSkier-Tracking.tif
  • Skiers track their way up a powder slope near the Sangree Froelicher Hut above Leadville, Colorado.
    CO-TracksFork.tif
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