On Wednesday, Nov. 19, Ruth Lambert, of the San Juan Mountains Association, will present her research on the oldest cemetery in the Mancos Valley. The old Mormon cemetery, which is in Weber Canyon near Deer Hill, is one of four historic cemeteries Lambert researched under a grant from the Colorado State Historical Fund.
The meeting will be held at the Mancos Library at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. There is no charge, and refreshments will be served. The meeting is hosted by the Mancos Valley Historical Society.
Lambert is the cultural program director at the San Juan Mountains Association. She holds a doctorate in anthropology from the University of New Mexico and has researched in the Southwest for many years. She recently authored the book "The Wooden Canvas," which documents Hispano life in Southwest Colorado, highlighting sheepherders' aspen tree art along the Pine-Piedra stock driveway.
