Born in New Mexico, Black worked for a feed yard and graduated from veterinary school at Colorado State University. After practicing as a large-animal veterinarian, he found his niche performing for cattlemen, dairymen, ranchers, cowboys, and more.
LISTEN: CSU alum Baxter Black — a cowboy poet, philosopher and former large-animal veterinarian —- has died. He was a Morning Edition commentator for more than 20 years.
Scientists, veterinarians, and public health officers hunt for public enemy No. 1.
Wildfire smoke, extreme heat, pesticides, and COVID-19. Farmworkers fight for clean air in a changing world.
Can we adapt to climate change and create communities that are healthy and sustainable for everyone? A bold vision of Colorado’s future.
Scientists, veterinarians, and public health officers hunt for public enemy No. 1.
Inspired by a study abroad trip to South Africa’s rural HaMakuya region, Natalie Miller and others from the trip founded Pivotal Places, a nonprofit that promotes community-led change and long-term sustainability.
An interview with professors and parents Ashley Anderson, Nicole Kelp, and Melissa Burt. They are motivated by the climate crisis and misinformation to humanize scientists and connect with new communities.
Edith Silvas Villalobos is the diversity, equity, and inclusion coordinator for the One Health Institute, working to connect social justice and DEI work to advance the health of humans, animals, and the environment.
Juneteenth celebrates when the last enslaved African people in Texas learned they had been freed. Learn about the history of Juneteenth.