Archive for December, 2009

By Michael Matson
There is a large gap between scholarly and public history. Consequently, the progressive and radical nature of many scholarly publications is rarely utilized in reorienting our conceptions of primarily white-, wealthy-centered histories. Such popularly classist, racist, sexist, and speciest historical conceptions apply to both local and global pasts, and are in large part… »

Solar Energy Plant comes to the San Luis Valley
ALAMOSA— Senator Gail Schwartz (D-Snowmass) will “Flip the Switch” at ceremony to celebrate the activation of SunEdison’s new solar power plant which will power the Alamosa High School and the San Luis Valley Medical Center.  Sen. Schwartz will be the featured speaker at the event which will… »

In August 2009, GARNA began a year long program learning about our place in respect to the Arkansas River bioregion. This program is designed to explore the natural world of the Upper Arkansas River Valley through seminars, outdoor adventures and activities to acquaint and promote a ‘rootedness’ in the place we call home. The Sense… »

When thinking about our place in society, I know a few folks who would like nothing else but to go “off the grid”-and most days, this is I as well. When one makes the leap they are confronted by the true essence of what is an actual “need” in their lives. Lifestyle plays a major… »

By Brian Welch
Gobble Gobble. That’s right, Thanksgiving is coming up soon.  It’s a day of family, feasting, and one giant ham for all to enjoy.  That is of course, if you decide not to light your house on fire.
Thanksgiving Day has more residential structure fires than any other day of the year.  Can you guess… »

DENVER— Gov. Bill Ritter announced today that the Governor’s Office of Information Technology has secured nearly $2.1 million through the Recovery Act to support broadband Internet mapping and planning activities throughout Colorado.
The funding will allow Colorado to expand on broadband mapping efforts initiated by Senate Bill 08-215, which was sponsored by Sen. Gail Schwartz and… »

Upper Arkansas Valley – November 26, 2009 – The Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas is holding its inaugural benefit art show on Saturday, December 5, 2009. The art show is being hosted by Joshua Been, Southwest Art Magazine’s Artist to Watch. The show will be at Joshua’s new space, Virtuosity Gallery, 142 West First… »

Senator Schwartz applauds the approval of the construction of largest solar power plant in Colorado
ALAMOSA COUNTY—   Senator Gail Schwarz (D-Snowmass), who has been a leading supporter of renewable energy for Colorado, welcomed the construction of the largest solar power plant to her district.  The Sun Power Corporation has received approval from Alamosa County officials… »

Do you want to attend this year’s Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp at the Glen Eden Resort located in Clark, Colorado which is just north of Steamboat Springs? The camp is July 11 – 16, and is an exciting week full of idea exchange sessions, field trips, interesting demonstrations and speakers. You will attend with other… »

The Central Colorado Avalanche Hotline, 719.395.4994, is available for all backcountry users and mountain travelers for its fifth year.

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) updates the Statewide Avalanche Forecast as information is available and weather warrants. Daily backcountry products will begin on or before November 20th as conditions dictate. Forecasting for transportation corridors started on… »

DENVER-Senator Gail Schwartz (D-Snowmass) commented on the news of Colorado’s B.E.S.T. (Building Excellent Schools Today) program becoming a finalist for a national award.
“We set out to solve the problem of outdated, deteriorating schools and to ensure that all of Colorado’s children have the necessary resources to succeed,” said Schwartz. “Our kids, all of them,… »

ANTONITO— Yesterday Senator Gail Schwartz (D-Snowmass) met with miners to help them find a resolution to the dispute with their employer, Harborlite. The 29 miners are being locked-out from their jobs with Harborlite, a French-owned company, just across the Colorado-New Mexico border. The mine is an open-pit mine and extracts Perlite, a mineral used for… »