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The early days of Montezuma County: abundance and scarcity

Editor’s note: The following was read by Mrs. A. W. Dillon at the Pioneers’ Reunion on Sept. 4, 1908.The glint of gold first lured the prospector with the pick, shovel and pan strapped o...

DATE: Jun 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Looking back

It matters for all of us to talk about racism

I have been submitting to this column every month for more than 15 years, and this is the hardest column I have ever had to write. When planning this column a few weeks ago, I ha...

DATE: Jun 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: County Administrator

Westerners used to wear masks

Because of the coronavirus, we are now asked to wear masks while working and shopping downtown. Westerners used to wear masks a century ago, so the fashion has come back around. Butch Cassid...

DATE: Jun 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's travels

Pastorious hidden in plain sight

Even though COVID-19 is still with us, and it seems many writers can think of nothing else to write about, I have strayed from that place. Actually, I am at the point of either ch...

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Writers on the Range

S.W. Colorado resilient during pandemic through residents’ hard work

When crises present themselves, whether through a fire, flood or as in the current COVID-19 pandemic, the resilience of communities is tested. Just like communities worldwide, So...

DATE: Jun 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: County Administrator

J.M. Rush of Mancos: A life forged in young America

Editor’s note: This article is based on an interview Anna Florence Robison had with J.M. Rush Jr. and his granddaughter, Minnie Rush. J.M. Rush Sr. died in 1917.Montezuma County Historic...

DATE: May 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Looking back

As in the Great Depression, today’s economic refugees may take to the road

As coronavirus devastates economy, refugees again might take to the road in search of opportunity

DATE: May 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's travels

Low orbit satellites reflect sunlight after sunset, before sunrise

Greetings, Stargazers. My May column is often a time I get to list upcoming summer star parties, but for another month, these will have to wait. I really do hope that we can get ...

DATE: May 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Others Say

Mancos 1884: The big snow and other travails

James Martin Rush Jr. recounts the big snow and the travails of the canyon and Four Corners

DATE: May 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Looking back

What I did during the lockdown

My email inbox has been filled with things to do during the stay-at-home edict. They have ranged from making the house spotless, finishing the entire honey-do list, gaining weight and develo...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Writers on the Range

Southwest Colorado residents can join effort to protect public lands

Open skies, big mountains, wild rivers, great trails and great people. We live in a vibrant, thriving community surrounded by spectacular public lands. We are drawn to Southwest ...

DATE: Apr 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Adventure seekers: FLC award inspires students to pursue outdoor dreams

Author’s note: Even with a viral pandemic and a downturn in the economy, it is important to plan for the future. Fort Lewis College is doing just that. If Durangoans can’t spend time out...

DATE: Apr 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's travels