Bosque del Apache NWR (bosque) is an essential stopover for migrating waterfowl and a haven for endangered/threatened species. Floodplains, manmade wetlands, upland desert and riparian forest habitat types compose what is bosque and are essential…

The Latino Church is a vital catalyst for everything that occurs in its community. Clergy in the community are trusted, respected, and continually called upon to not only provide spiritual resources, but to also be…

A Long-Founded Love of the Shore With my dad working days as an electrician and my mom taking the night shift as a custodian, my family never had much. Still, after retirement, my grandmother bought…

With a little more than a month left in my fellowship; I’ve been doing a lot of reflection. These past few months have exposed me to a range of professional opportunities as well as chances…

I am a little late writing this blog - but I think for good reason. I’ve spent the last three months working hard to improve the office of outdoor recreation’s internal communication strategy and foster…

The Rio Grande National Forest (RGNF) is set in the San Luis Valley, one our nation’s highest alpine desert. Broke up into 3 Districts, Conejos Peak Ranger District (RD), Saguache RD, and Divide RD. Together…