Peter Moore
Columnist and CartoonistPeter Moore is a writer and illustrator living in Fort Collins. He is a columnist/cartoonist for the Colorado Sun, and posts drawings and commentary at petermoore.substack.com. In former lifetimes he was editor of Men’s Health, interim editor of Backpacker, and articles editor (no foolin’) of Playboy.
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When the going gets tough, KUNC commentator Peter Moore likes to watch… sports. In a world on fire, he says the Nuggets and the Avalanche distract him from stuff that is way more important. And that’s the point. -
With the recent storms in the Colorado mountains, ski season has finally begun. But is it the beginning of the end? KUNC commentator and skiing enthusiast Peter Moore is worried that he might be freestyling right off a cliff. -
In 2020, Colorado voters approved a measure that would reintroduce wolves to our state. It seemed like a good idea in theory, right? The first of these apex predators is due to arrive any day now, and commentator Peter Moore isn’t sure he wants to invite the newcomers over to dinner. -
The abandoned cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park are a national treasure situated in southwest Colorado. But before that, they were somebody’s home. KUNC commentator Peter Moore paid a visit, and it made him wonder how soon we’ll need to abandon our own dwellings. -
The spine of the Rocky Mountains is a benevolent presence hovering above the Front Range, reminding us every day what a beautiful place we live in. But it also carries ugly reminders of who we are. KUNC commentator Peter Moore took a drive up Mount Blue Sky, formerly known as Mount Evans, and learned a lesson, and a way forward. -
This week, a parent in Douglas County challenged four books with gay and “alternative” themes. The Greeley Board of Education also recently stood up to parent challenges on four other books. KUNC culture commentator Peter Moore examines the value of books in schools in an era when teachers and librarians have become de facto bookshelf defenders. -
The best female soccer players in the world are gathering in Australia and New Zealand for the Women’s World Cup. It’s a big stage occupied by two women from Northern Colorado: Team captain Lindsey Horan, from Golden, and superfoot scorer Sophia Smith, from Windsor. KUNC culture commentator Peter Moore takes a look at how our players are scoring points on and off the pitch. -
Columnist Peter Moore reflects on Pride symbolism and solidarity — and the significance of being an ally all year long.
