Western Boom
Photo Title
Western Boom
Photographer/Creator
Matt McClain
Collection
Publisher
Rocky Mountain News
Caption/Description
Western Boom Oil and natural gas worker, Michael Hoffpowier pulls his son, Mason, 2, onto his dirt bike for a ride at Love's RV Park outside of Meeker, Colo. An influx of workers has caused a lack of affordable housing in parts of western Colorado.
Citation
Matt McClain, "Western Boom," in POYi Archive, Item #40391, http://archive.poy.org/index.php/items/show/40391 (accessed June 7, 2025).
Date Added
03.07.2011