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Thousands of artifacts that document the history of Montezuma County have finally found a home. Members of the Montezuma County Historical Society turned…
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A Mancos couple has purchased the historic Mancos Opera House, and hopes to rehabilitate it for community use. Retired electrical engineer and historic…
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An 80-year-old bridge over the San Juan River in Shiprock, New Mexico, has exceeded its lifespan and must come down. The Farmington Daily-Times reports…
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The Cortez Main Street has seen some significant changes over the course of the town’s history. Businesses have come and gone, streets have been paved and…
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Just east of Cortez, near the Montezuma County Fairgrounds, an old wooden structure crosses McElmo creek. Called a “flume,” it was built at the end of the…
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The Cortez City Council agreed Tuesday to nominate the old City Hall at 210 East Main Street for listing on the City Register of Historic Structures. The…
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The McElmo Creek Flume is a unique piece of irrigation infrastructure that illustrates how water delivery systems were critical in the early days of…
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Historic preservation is a vital component of understanding the history of Cortez and how it came to be the city it is today. KSJD's Tom Yoder talked with…
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In the 1930s and 40s, the Galloping Goose moved small freight and passengers around southwest Colorado. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Lew Matis, President…
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The history of the buildings in Cortez and Montezuma County is a great way to understand our past. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Linda Towle, the Chairwoman…