The public is invited to the Durango Public Library for a deeper dive into some of the topics in the "Power of Place: Colorado 150 Southwest" commemorative magazine. The event takes place at 6PM on Tuesday, March 10th.
More information is at colorado150southwest.org.

1.) Charles DiFerdinando, author of “From Trails to Towns”, Southwest Colorado Immigration. Charles is a 5th generation Durango native, descended from Italian and Scottish immigrants.

2.) Johnny Valdez, author of “A Different Perspective” The Brunot Agreement. Johnny is a Native historian, Southern Ute Indian tribe descendant and the tribe’s former Executive Officer.

3.) Jeff Johnson, author of “Full Steam Ahead”, Railroad Lore. Jeff is VP/General Manager of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

4.) Peggy Montaño, author of “Hispano and Basque Sheepherders” Traditional Livestock Grazing.

5.) Andrew Gulliford, author of “Shared Spaces” Southwest Colorado Public Lands.