Opinion: Public Lands are an Asset

Castle Rock near Crawford, Colorado.

In this op-ed published in the Delta County Independent, Pete Kolbenschlag writes about the importance of public lands. Public lands in the American West are a cherished national asset rooted in a tradition of public benefit and environmental stewardship. Still, they face ongoing threats from efforts to privatize and exploit them for narrow interests, as highlighted by recent legal challenges such as Utah's push for state control. Advocates urge vigilance and collective action to protect these lands as vital ecological, economic, and cultural resources, emphasizing their historical significance and role in sustaining communities. Read the article here or here.