![]() ![]() Yet Rico, just 20 miles as the crow flies from Silverton, ultimately followed a far different trajectory. On paper, Rico looks a lot like Silverton: It was platted in the 1870s on Ute land as a mining hub and flourished during its early years it sits at about 9,000 feet in elevation, surrounded by high mountains and it was serviced by a railroad built by Otto Mears. Thompson):ĬONTEXT: I’ve long been intrigued by Rico, a former mining town of about 300 people in the western San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado. William Henry Jackson photo, Denver Public Library Special Collections.Ĭlick the link to read the article on The Land Desk website (Jonathan P. ![]() Rico, Colorado, during its heyday in 1891. We hope you’ll join us this summer for the return of the Watershed Summit! This event is produced through a collaborative partnership between the One World One Water Center (a joint initiative of Metropolitan State University of Denver and Denver Botanic Gardens), Aurora Water, the Colorado Water Conservation Board, Denver Water and Resource Central. Shed ’23 returns to a fully in-person event at Denver Botanic Gardens, concluding with the ever-popular happy hour event sponsored by Stem Ciders and Howdy Beer. This year’s event will convene diverse voices and creative points of view to explore water efficient landscaping, how youth environmental education is bridging geographical divides, federal involvement in western water issues, and so much more! This year, we’re excited to offer add-on optional experiences for those looking for something special before the main event:Guided tour of water-wise gardens by Denver Botanic Gardens horticulturists: $10 (75 spots available)Eat within your watershed: Locally sourced lunch prepared by SAME Café: $20 (25 spots available)The Watershed Summit, or “Shed” as it is affectionately known, has become a Colorado tradition, gathering a range of stakeholders to discuss current and future water challenges and opportunities facing the state. Registration includes access to the Watershed Summit, happy hour, refreshments, and entrance to Denver Botanic Gardens on June 22, 2023. Thursday, June 22, at Denver Botanic Gardensįeaturing panels, presentations, and discussionsįeaturing Stem Ciders, Howdy Beer, and plenty of food
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