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It was May 26, 1898, and Wylie Graybeal was living a happy and fairly prosperous life on his ranch east of town with his wife, Anna, who was a daughter of Newton Field. Dr. Field, a prominent...
DATE: Aug. 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists
From my vantage point on the lawn at Boyle Park, Mancos Days seemed a resounding success. The Navajo burger hit the spot, Wake Up Laughing had everyone smiling, and The Moetones shook it till they...
DATE: July 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists
We are now officially into the post Mancos Days slump. The town is quieter and more at peace.We enjoyed rain that helped cool things off. I was impressed by how little trash there is lying around....
DATE: July 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists
In May of 1989, the Mancos girls track team won its first-ever title at the meet in Grand Junction.Team members included Maria Weaver, Sandy Maestas, Cara Weaver, Jennifer Zufelt, Karrie Lewis, Kim...
DATE: July 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists
Crossroads GPS claims that Colorado Sen. Mark Udall "voted to enact a carbon tax." Udall did no such thing. Crossroads points to Udall's march, 22, 2013, vote for a budget resolution amendment to...
DATE: July 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists
The surge of unaccompanied children at the U.S. border, primarily coming from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador, has overwhelmed the ability of the United States to handle their legal cases. A...
DATE: July 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists
I've been getting inquiries from people who want to be vendors and people who want to be in the Mancos Days parade. I have sent these inquiries to Town Hall or had them call 970-533-7725. Now I am...
DATE: July 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists
The beginning of the year 1989, 25 years ago, is the focus this week.There have been reports of snowmobilers disturbing the peace with loud exhausts in the 700 and 800 blocks of W. Railroad.Nicki...
DATE: July 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists
The town of Mancos, the Gateway to Mesa Verde, is preparing to open up the town to locals and visitors alike for the 55th Annual Mancos Days festivities.Have you done your parade entry form? Is...
DATE: July 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists
The pyrotechnics of these afternoon thunderstorms never cease to amaze.They were rivaled only by the bombastic display of fireworks on the Fourth of July at Boyle Park, which I caught as I...
DATE: July 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists
I'll move to 25 years ago next week - 1989 that is. For now I'm in 1964.Mrs. Cyril Conway and new daughter Loren are home after being released from the hospital in DurangoJim Holston found his...
DATE: July 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists
The year 1964 must seem like a long time ago to some, but for others of us it feels like yesterday. As I have looked at that year, I'm surprised how many memories it digs up. Wednesday evening,...
DATE: July 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists
