A "Power of Place" Authors Panel takes place at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College from 6 to 7:30 on Wednesday, February 25th. This moderated panel will provide a deeper dive into the topics of the Dominguez-Escalante expedition, the Hayden Survey in Southwest Colorado, wildlife management in our corner of the state, the role of agriculture in the region, and contemporary Southern Ute woman leadership.
The event begins with refreshments from 5 to 6PM.

Join five authors of articles in the recently released Colorado 150 Southwest "Power of Place" Commemorative Magazine as they discuss the topics of SW Colorado's history and heritages.

Featuring:
*Linda Baker (Southern Ute) - Native Women Leaders
*Pat Dorsey - Southwest Colorado’s Wildlife Management
*Robert McDaniel - Retracing the route of the Dominguez-Escalante Expedition
*Scott Perez - Early Agriculture on the Mountains and Mesas
*John Peel - Hayden Survey, the first Geological Survey of Colorado

Come early and enjoy the Center's newest exhibit, "Constellations of Place," with light refreshments provided by the Colorado 150 Southwest Organizing group.