Center of Southwest Studies to honor local achievements in archaeology and historic preservation

    The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College continues its program series, “Celebrating the Preservation of our Natural and Cultural Heritage”, on Tuesday, May 8th, with an awards presentation celebrating local achievements in archaeology and historic preservation.

   May is Colorado’s Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month, and in celebration the Center is pleased to recognize the significant accomplishments of people and organizations in the region. Honorees include Julie Coleman for the Public Lands Award, Jim Judge for Life Time Achievement in Archaeology, the Durango Railroad Historical Society for The Little Engine That Could Award, and the Durango Discovery Museum for the Adaptive Reuse and Education Award.

   Awards presentation will begin at 5:30pm, with a reception immediately to follow.

Southwest Colorado Spring Creek Basin Wild Horse Management Program

The Center of Southwest Studies continues its program series, “Celebrating the Preservation of our Natural and Cultural Heritage”, on Tuesday, April 24th with a presentation on the southwest Colorado Spring Creek Basin wild horse management program. A reception will begin at 5:30pm, with the program starting at 6:00pm in the Center’s Lyceum. This presentation will discuss herd management, the wild horse adoption program, and volunteer efforts surrounding the Spring Creek Basin wild horse herd. Informational materials will be provided by the Bureau of Land Management, the Disappointment Wild Bunch Partners, San Juan Mountains Association, Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen, Four Corners Back Country Horsemen and the National Mustang Association, Spring Creek Basin Chapter.

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