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Floating through history

Jun 28, 2022 11:21AM ● By Victor Block

Educational river tours combine history with fun.

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Slang comes back to haunt boomers

Jun 28, 2022 10:48AM ● By Michael Murphy

Over time, each generation of young people has added to and removed slang from our ever-changing language.

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The British Beat

May 03, 2022 02:32PM ● By Bobby Dee

Interesting facts about the bands during the British Invasion.

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Explore natural beauty and cultural wonders

May 03, 2022 02:31PM ● By Victor Block

These 7 UNESCO sites in the United States range from alluring parks to architectural treasures and cultural icons.

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View of San Miguel with historical town photo on top
Life in Uravan: the Western Slope’s uranium boom town

Dec 23, 2021 09:45AM ● By Diana Barnett

Located 96 miles from Grand Junction, Uravan was established by Union Carbide Corporation in 1936 to mine uranium and vanadium.

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A scene from "It's a Wonderful life" featuring Lionel Barrymore and Jimmy Stewart
Barrymore’s ghosts of Christmas past and present

Nov 23, 2021 10:27AM ● By Jacqueline T. Lynch

While Lionel Barrymore played the role of Ebenezer Scrooge for 20 years, he's best known as the Christmas villain Mr. Potter.

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Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial
6 little-known stories about Pearl Harbor

Nov 22, 2021 04:23PM ● By Lauren Berg

While much has been said about the attack itself, here are some lesser-known facts and stories surrounding Pearl Harbor.

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Old photo of Volunteers of America fresh air camp
Volunteers of America celebrates 125 years, 45 years in Montrose

Oct 25, 2021 02:24PM ● By Erin Berge

In western Colorado, VOA annually serves approximately 1,200 long-term care and short-term rehabilitation clients.

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Palisade History Museum ribbon cutting
Palisade History Museum now open

Sep 27, 2021 04:02PM

The History Museum is open to the public 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.

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Turn Verein gymnastics room in Turner Hall, Milwaukee, ca. 1900
Turn Verein: the original Grand Junction gym

Sep 27, 2021 02:36PM ● By Joe Zeni

Opened in 1893, this German fitness center offered dances and gymnastics.

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Do you know this Fruita family? Charles W. Cain and relatives
Do you know this Fruita family?

Aug 23, 2021 02:23PM

We need your help locating friends and family members of the late Charles W. Cain.

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New York City 9/11 Memorial lights
Twenty years later: How Americans processed the September 11 attacks

Aug 23, 2021 12:28PM ● By Lauren Berg

As a New Yorker, the attacks of September 11, 2001, literally hit home. The tragedy left scars not just in New York, but also around the country.

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