historic preservation

Thousands of artifacts that document the history of Montezuma County have finally found a home. Members of the Montezuma County Historical Society turned…

A Mancos couple has purchased the historic Mancos Opera House, and hopes to rehabilitate it for community use. Retired electrical engineer and historic…

An 80-year-old bridge over the San Juan River in Shiprock, New Mexico, has exceeded its lifespan and must come down. The Farmington Daily-Times reports…

The Cortez Main Street has seen some significant changes over the course of the town’s history. Businesses have come and gone, streets have been paved and…

Just east of Cortez, near the Montezuma County Fairgrounds, an old wooden structure crosses McElmo creek. Called a “flume,” it was built at the end of the…

The Cortez City Council agreed Tuesday to nominate the old City Hall at 210 East Main Street for listing on the City Register of Historic Structures. The…

The McElmo Creek Flume is a unique piece of irrigation infrastructure that illustrates how water delivery systems were critical in the early days of…

Historic preservation is a vital component of understanding the history of Cortez and how it came to be the city it is today. KSJD's Tom Yoder talked with…

In the 1930s and 40s, the Galloping Goose moved small freight and passengers around southwest Colorado. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Lew Matis, President…

The history of the buildings in Cortez and Montezuma County is a great way to understand our past. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Linda Towle, the Chairwoman…