Big Sky Blog

If you live in the west, or are just curious about what preoccupies us, you might like New West:

New West is a network of online communities devoted to the culture, economy, politics, environment and overall atmosphere of the Rocky Mountain West. In a time of dramatic change, New West aims to serve as a nexus of dialogue and a smart guide to the news and issues that are affecting one of the greatest places on Earth. . .

They have reporters in Colorado, Utah, and here in Missoula. They are taking on a wide range of subjects — take a look at the left sidebar categories, each of which expands to still more: Growth & Public Policy; Business & the New Economy; Politics; Environment; Books & Writers; Arts, Film & Events; New West Living; Travel & Recreation; and Citizen Journalism — the last not a topic, but an endeavor.

This is an ambitious venture; they plan to launch a print magazine next year. So far, I’m impressed. You might be, too.