It's a busy summer at the Mancos Public Library

It's shaping up to be a busy summer for Mancos, and the library is no exception. On Friday, we were fortunate enough to host a plethora of talented musicians for our "Celebrate Mancos Public...

DATE: July 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

There's lots to do in the good old summertime

Giddyup Horse Show: The next show at the Town Gallery will open on July 12 (Friday) with a reception/community party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Here's the roster of "horsey" art: Patricia Burk, Patsy...

DATE: July 9, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Herstory: Helen Marot

Born in Philadelphia to a Quaker family on June 9, 1865, Helen Marot was schooled at home and raised to be independent. Her father frequently told her, "I want you to think for yourself - not the...

DATE: July 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Immigration and Obama's carbon reduction claims

Two senators opposed to the Gang of Eight immigration bill are telling only half the story with their claims that the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office warned the bill would be bad for wages...

DATE: July 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Partnerships work in Mancos

The Mancos Valley is showing the grand spirit of cooperation and partnership with wonderful results. For example, the Visitor Center was very busy the weekend of June 22 when the "The Great Mancos...

DATE: July 2, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Where would we be without our interns?

Internships have become an almost universal experience for today's college graduates. These frequently unpaid positions are lauded by many employers as important steps into the professional world....

DATE: June 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Mancos - the great art capital of the West

The Great Mancos Arts Roundup: Well, what is there to say? The Arts Council's debut event went so much better than any of us expected! There were 24 artists in 16 locations - 15 artists in the...

DATE: June 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Harry Z. Owen, father and prospector

"I was born Nov. 10, 1861, a few months after my father George Andrew Jackson left to serve in the Civil War. He became deeply involved in the war and failed to write home to my mother. Two years...

DATE: June 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Josiah Morefield, veteran and cattleman

It all started in 1841 when Josiah Morefield was born in Quincy, Ill.. He grew up on a family farm and learned early on to appreciate hard work. He attended school with his two brothers and...

DATE: June 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

My public-land 'springador'

My dog is the best dog in the world. Now, he hasn't always been that way. He's a springer spaniel-Labrador or a "springador," and he was the puppy from hell. He chewed up three pairs of reading...

DATE: June 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

A busy weekend for the Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is gearing up for the Great Mancos Arts Roundup Saturday, June 22. A few years ago, Arts Perspective magazine brought to Mancos the concept of artist studio tours. When Arts...

DATE: June 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

Treasury Inspector General (TIG) Report

In 2010, the IRS began using inappropriate criteria to identify organizations for tax-exempt status for indications of significant political campaign interventions. The TIG found the IRS used...

DATE: June 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: MT - Columnists

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