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When Terry Nash isn’t working as a cattle rancher on a small ranch in Loma, he’s a poet. A Cowboy poet. Recently named Male Poet of the Year by the Western Music Association, Colorado’s Poet “Lariat” will be here to delight us with his own “brand” of literature. His newest CD is A Good Ride.
Andrew Gulliford, professor of Environmental Studies and History at Fort Lewis College, will be here to discuss his most recent publications, Wooly West: Colorado’s Hidden History of Sheepscapes, which examines the sheep industry’s place in Colorado and the West, and (as editor of) Last Stand of the Pack, which explores the past and future of wolves in Colorado.
Glen, a 34-year career Wildlife Officer in SW Colorado, shares his experiences and those of the others he worked and lived within the Southern Rockies. If you love nature, wildlife, wilderness, history and darn good stories, Crusaders for Wildlife (2nd Ed.) is a terrific read and Glen is a master storyteller.
As Edward Abbey’s Desert Solitaire turns 50, Amy Irvine’s Desert Cabal gives us a critical examination of Abbey’s world; what is outdated and offensive, and what is still tribute worthy. A beautiful book. Amy will also share this event with her friend, Craig Childs, whose newest book, Atlas of a Lost World explores ancient man in North America.
** PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT MESA COUNTY LIBRARY**
The Colorado Plateau is home to nearly thirty national parks, monuments, and recreational areas. The unique geology, stunning rock formations, powerful rivers and numerous scenic canyons that compose such a striking region also made navigation difficult. Yet daring explorers braved the journey. Rock art and other artifacts are evidence of occupation thousands of years ago. Spanish explorers once trekked across this rugged terrain, seeking information on the native populace, religious converts, and trade routes. Supported by years of research, Bob Silbernagel traces the Colorado Plateau’s intrepid inhabitants throughout history.
Local forager and herbalist Leah Carlson will be speaking about medicinal plants found in around our region. She’ll cover plant identification, harvesting techniques, and medicinal preparations. Join us and discover the basics of herbalism! She’ll also recommend her favorite books so you can get out there and get started!
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John will be here to discuss his newest book.
Colorado Book Award winner for General Fiction and national bestselling author, former Meeker resident Diane les Becquets will introduce us to her newest novel (published March 5th) The Last Woman in the Forest. Diane’s novel Breaking Wild is one of my favorite novels with a Western Colorado setting.
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We've put together some books we're looking forward to.