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There is a strong presence of Laghitian descendants in Salida, averaging about 10% of the town's population. This book documents the journey of many Laghitans who emigrated to Salida, Colorado from Lago, Italy from 1885 to 1920.
The Lago-Salida Connection is reproduced with the permission of the author.
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The Eagle Valley Library District and the Eagle County Historical Society work together to bring you thousands of photographs, artifacts, and many other items from historical Eagle County and the surrounding areas on the Western Slope.
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Between 1976 and 1988 Steamboat Springs High School students captured the oral histories of prominent Routt County citizens and published them in a magazine titled Three Wire Winter. Twenty-four issues went to press before the program ended and the collection was deeded to the Tread of Pioneers Museum . In 2015, the Bud Werner Memorial Library and the Tread of Pioneers Museum partnered...
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For centuries people have been soaking in the hot water flowing from a hillside overlooking the Yampa River, on the eastern side of present-day Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The Heart Spring feeds a collection of pools, now known as the Old Town Hot Springs , but through the years this area has also been called Bath House Springs, Swim Sauna, Steamboat Health and Recreation, or just simply, "The Pool."...
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These postcards depict the early days of Durango, Colorado. According to The City of Durango, the town was created by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company in September 1880 as a location for smelters to work the silver and gold being mined nearby. Durango’s more moderate climate at an elevation of 6,512 feet above sea level, a steady water supply from the Animas River, and the availability of coal made it a good choice. The city was named...
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Browse letters, documents, stories, certificates, just about anything on paper in this collection-- all from Eagle County and the surrounding areas of the Western Slope of Colorado.
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Veterans Remember was an oral history project that collected and documented the memories, thoughts, and experiences of U.S. military veterans who live in Mesa County. The project began with World War II veterans, and grew to include interviews with veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
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Art on the Corner (AOTC) is a year-round outdoor sculpture exhibit displayed in Downtown Grand Junction and is one of the first of its kind in the country. The display is free to the public and includes more than 100 sculptures in a variety of mediums and styles. Established in 1984 by local sculptor, Dave Davis, Art on the Corner has become a cultural icon in Downtown Grand Junction. The program has been recognized and mimicked in communities across...
72. Studio Lounge
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The Studio Lounge series recorded local musicians playing at the 970West Studio of Mesa County Libraries. It began in 2017 and ended in 2022.
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Crossing the Divide: The Official Podcast counters a media culture fixated on urbanism as a voice for the Intermountain West, a region consisting of predominantly rural communities and defined by open space, sweeping vistas, big skies and natural wonder.
As your guide over the Divide, Gretchen Reist elevates Western voices of the past, present and future who are dedicated to overcoming the unique challenges of life in this boundless stretch...
74. Audissey
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A podcast, no longer in production, created by and about Mesa County Libraries. Local events, library happenings and staff curated topics are discussed!