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Category Archives: June 2005
Wild and free – and headed for the slaughterhouse
On a clear and blazing day in late May, a white pickup truck jolted along a narrow road through a remote stretch of the Disappointment Valley northwest of Dolores and east of Dove Creek. Though the hillsides burst with fiery … Continue reading
Published in June 2005
A messy dilemma in the beautiful town of Bluff
One recent bright and balmy day, I was lunching at the Twin Rocks Café in Bluff, relaxing in the desert warmth, when I noticed men assembling in the parking lot below. They were noteworthy because they wore buttoneddown shirts or … Continue reading
Published in June 2005
The impacts of closing Community Corrections
Convicted felon Dave Dressel readily admits he made a bad mistake, and he is working hard now to pay for it. A former painting contractor in Cortez, Dressel, now 32, pleaded guilty nearly three years ago to manufacturing methamphetamine and … Continue reading
Published in June 2005
An uphill battle: Riding the Iron Horse
I get it now. You’re supposed to beat the train, which is impossible, at least for me. And by the way, nine months of training won’t help. After watching and reading about the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic for 15 years, … Continue reading
Published in June 2005
Albuquerque exhibit explores Spain’s soul
“(The city) has never seen a show quite like this,” boasts the Albuquerque Museum’s web page featuring “El Alma de España: The Soul of Spain,” an art show which opened May 15 in the brand-new North Gallery. It’s the first … Continue reading
Published in Arts & Entertainment, June 2005