History Detective – The way the music died
by Carolyn Newman LA VETA — The six men, barbershop singers, may have been singing when they met instant death March 22, 1969. … Keep Reading
History Detective – It’s a small world after all
by Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG — When “the smallest woman in the world” visited relatives in the Walsenburg area, she was, of course, a … Keep Reading
History Detective – A queen of a bakery
by Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG — The enticing smell of fresh-baked bread once upon a time drifted along Seventh Street from the Table … Keep Reading
History Detective – All’s well that ends well – Part 4
by Carolyn Newman SOUTHERN COLORADO — This is the fourth and final episode of a woman recounting her 1863 stagecoach trip on … Keep Reading
History Detective – (War) whoops, we’re not safe yet – Part 3
by Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG — This is Part 3 of an 1864 trip across the Santa Fe Trail from Kansas to Pueblo. … Keep Reading
The History Detective – Turn back now! Part 2
by Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG — This article continues an account of an 1864 trip across the plains on the Santa Fe Trail … Keep Reading
Death, danger, and deep snow Part 1
by Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG — After Mary Hayden and her husband, Daniel C. Hayden, moved to Walsenburg in 1884, she gave a talk … Keep Reading
The History Detective – Always label your children
in your photos so they aren’t forgotten by Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG — No one knows who this adorable baby girl is because … Keep Reading
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