The History Detective – Where did crazy uncle Joe come from?
Or, how to dig up your family roots by Carolyn Newman WORLD-WIDE — At holiday time the conversation naturally turns to family … Keep Reading
The History Detective – Easy pickin’s, if your timing was right
by Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG — Delivering a large payroll in cash every two weeks to the coal mines, was a heavy responsibility, … Keep Reading
The History Detective – Burg’s got banking in the bag
by Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG — This well-worn leather bank bag played no small part in the finances of Walsenburg residents from 1909 … Keep Reading
The History Detective – A s(hawk)ing way to make money
by Carolyn Newman SOUTHERN COLORADO — Go shoot a hawk if you need some money. That’s the advice in the 1870s and … Keep Reading
The History Detective – Pull out your lard and cow chips, dinner’s served
by Carolyn Newman Canned tomatoes were stuck in the cowboy’s slicker when he rode out in the early days to herd the … Keep Reading
History Detective – Rugby’s a town in England. And in Huerfano. And in Las Animas.
by Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG — One-two-three-four – four Safeway stores have made it to Walsenburg. The present one at 220 West Seventh … Keep Reading
History Detective – Rugby’s a town in England. And in Huerfano. And in Las Animas.
by Carolyn Newman LAGUNA — Perhaps the little lakes nearby gave Laguna its pretty name (meaning “lake”), even if the lakes were … Keep Reading
Don’t choke There’s jelly, syrup, and wine still to make
by Carolyn Newman HUERFANO — Chokecherry-picking time is about over. No longer will fishermen be lured from streams to the banks to … Keep Reading
History Detective – And the record for riding cross-country in the fastest time goes to…
by Carolyn Newman GARDNER — The ranch boy rode horseback to the one-room school, sometimes on the saddle behind an older brother. A … Keep Reading
History Detective – The day the star went out
by Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG — The entire state was shocked by the drowning death of Rep. Star Caywood, 53, in 1968. Popular … Keep Reading