"Power of Place" Authors' Presentations + Q&A

Wed, February 25, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  
DESCRIPTION
Presentations: 6:00-7:30 PM
Refreshments: 5:00-6:00 PM

Join five authors of articles in the Colorado 150 Southwest "Power of Place" Commemorative Magazine as they discuss the topics of SW Colorado's history and heritages. This moderated panel will provide a chance for authors and the audience to take 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.

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 Regional committee.

  Not dog friendly
  Wheelchair accessible
CONTACT
  Cristie Scott
  (970) 247-7333
DATE & TIME
Wed, February 25, 2026
6:00pm - 7:30pm
  
LOCATION
Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
1000 Rim Drive, Lyceum (Rm 120)
Durango, CO  81301
LOCATION
Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College
1000 Rim Drive, Lyceum (Rm 120)
Durango, CO  81301