Indeed, the san luis valley is, among other things, ground zero for the cattlemutilation phenomenon, the first wave of which crested in the 1970s. Gold and silver discoveries near summitville in 1870 fueled the mining rush to the san luis valley. This site provides resources for those interested in teaching boulder county latino history. Since 1989, christopher obrien has documented thousands of highstrange accounts that report ufos, ghosts, cryptocreatures, cattle mutilations, skinwalkers and sorcerers, along with portal areas, secret. Cabagsac is a contraction of cabag, bagsac or bagsacan cabag in kapampangan meaning the place where plenty of fruit bats are catched. Here you will find valuable resources relating to the san luis valley of colorado, interesting colorado vacation destinations, and investment property locations, businesses in and. Genealogical, academia research of the san luis valley. As usual, the sale will be at the veterans memorial building on grand avenue between palm and mill streets in san luis obispo. The san luis valley is one of the largest high desert valleys in the world, lying at an altitude of over 7,500 8100 feet. The san luis valley slv, located in south central colorado and north central new mexico, is the largest alpine valley in the world. The san luis valley a land of paradox new mexico geological. Come ready to pull down on pockets, edges, and huecos, as well as sample some superb crack routes. Virginia simmons knows the san luis valley and its peopleconclusions that are obvious on every page of this sweeping examination of a too often forgotten part of colorado.
Secrets of the mysterious valley our strange planet. Mystic san luis valley the valley offers yearround recreational activities, festivals, dark skies, open spaces, history and cool summertime temperature. This year will feature one of our largest ever selection of books over 30,000 and. These books have set the national standard for geologic guidebooks and are an essential geologic. The san luis valley is a region in southcentral colorado with a small portion overlapping into new mexico. The san luis valley sand dunes and sandhill cranes. They say the ancient mariner had an albatross around his neck, obrien writes.
History of san luis official website of municipality of. Some history and reminiscences of the san luis valley, colorado. San luis valley boulder county latino history project. As an intimate look at great sand dunes national park and preserve and the san luis valley, this book reveals a desert place as seductive and sobering as. The collection includes many books on photography and general united state history. Ana and was known then by the name of san nicolas cabagsac. The san luis valley spans an area of 8,000 square miles slightly larger then the state of massachusetts. While other mining settlements quickly followed at creede and bonzana, the history of the san luis valleys settlement was greatly influenced by the railroad, farming, ranching, and timber. Acclaimed as the standard history for the southcentral region of colorado, the san luis valley. For more than 40 years, narrow gauge newsstand served the san luis valley from its historic brick building in. The issue continued to be debated as late as 1865, but the valley stayed in colorado. Learn about the landscape of that time and experience the remnants of events over a century in age. These are the questions that inspired nash to write this book. With more than 500,000 acres of public land, the mystic san luis valley offers towering mountain ranges, flat prairies, icy mountain streams, geothermal wells feeding hot springs and spas, rough and tumble rodeos, tranquil evenings in the parks, large expanses of dark skies, free concerts, eclectic music venues, roaring motocross and auto races.
San luis, colorado alexander st claire long time resident of san luis, colorado passed away on october 6, 1889 according to the san luis valley courier. Pioneers and settlers from all walks of life grace these pages in a fascinating glimpse into yesteryear. Alamosa county, named for the spanish word for cottonwood grove, is located in the high san luis valley of south central colorado. The ute people inhabited the valley for much of its early history, and the spanish began exploration of the modernday san luis valley in the late 16th century. Short, steep, and wellprotected is the name of the game on san luis valleys highquality volcanic cliffs. The san luis valley was ceded to the united states by mexico following the mexicanamerican war. The catholic religion, dominant in the san luis valley, derived from new mexican catholicism which, in turn, dated back to 1598 and the conquest of that province. Leave your ignorance at the door it will not be tolerated here. On the hottest days it is cool in the shade, and on the very coldest days it is comfortable.
Virginia simmons knows the san luis valley and its peopleconclusions that are. Learn more about the san luis valley 4h youth development program, which teaches kids life skills through handson learning activities and experiences. A hilltop view of hispanic heritage, by miguel perez. Alamosa hospital 1927 1928 founded in 1927, the original hospital was located at 715 main street in alamosa and owned and operated by dr. The views and opinions expressed by the san luis valley voices podcast guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of slvoices, its staff, members, their respective parent company or affiliates. Our organization has been serving the san luis valley since 1927. Because of where i live, ive got a dead cow around mine. Cultural history of the san luis valley upper rio grande. For a trip into history, few parts of the american southwest can top.
Short, steep, and wellprotected is the name of the game on san luis valley s highquality volcanic cliffs. The san luis valley of colorado is an amazingly unspoiled and sparsely populated place. The san luis valley has a long history of human habitation. Metroactive books the weird of colorados san luis valley. Haunted encounters of the san luis valley home facebook. Transient electromagnetic soundings near great sand dunes national park and preserve, san luis valley, colorado 2006 field season by u. Search san luis valley, colorado co online yellow pages by names and numbers find local business listings, categories, phone numbers, and addresses in our online phone book.
No other region in north america features the variety and intensity of unusual phenomena found in the worlds largest alpine valley, the san luis valley of colorado and new mexico. A history of the spanish settlers in the san luis valley by. Until the middle part of 17th century, san luis was a part of the town of pinpin now sta. Narrow gauge book cooperative alamosa county chamber of. The members of our community can contribute their stories to keep the memories alive. The longforgotten vigilante murders of the san luis valley. Harpers ferry is in jefferson county in the state of west virginia. Jack dempsey museum manassas most famous figure was heavyweight boxing champion jack dempsey. Come ready to pull down on pockets, edges, and huecos, as well as sample some superb crack. New mexican settlers brought their religion with them and the san luis valley saw numerous churches built during the 1850s. Colorado, rare books, old maps, old photographs, gold mining, colorado mining, silver mining, railroad books, western americana, colorado history.
A museum was dedicated in his honor in 1966, and is located. If you cant show respect to others beliefs i will block you. A place of great mystery the san luis valley, august. The teaching resources are grounded in the books written by cu. Resources of information for people working on their family history, school projects and academic research through books, blogs and online sources. The information provided is for educational, informational or entertainment purposes only. Arts center study focuses on cryptojews in the san luis.
This website is open to fair use by school and community groups if the boulder county latino history project is credited as the source. The the 41st annual book sale is scheduled for march 57, 2020. Jack cooper collection jack cooper was a local valley historian who donated his collection of books, papers, and journals on san luis valley and adams states topics. San luis valley historical society, alamosa, colorado. Before that, i had never spent any time in the san luis valley. Human habitation in colorados san luis valley stretches back to dista. From early native peoples and spanish explorers to modern agricultural communities and new industries, the valley has long been a significant place of religious significance, recreation, farming and other forms of.
James and christopher return to the san luis valley, an area steeped in myth and mystery one of their very favorite places to search for the greater unknown. Cooper was also an avid photographer and general historian. The san luis valley is brimming with history, beginning with native american paleoindian cultures that date back to 11,000 years ago. The goal of the homelake veterans history museum is to provide a venue to curate and display the artifacts and memorabilia of the residents of homelake and veterans of the san luis valley. Land of the sixarmed cross is a book for students, scholars, and others interested in the history of this fascinating and culturally rich corner of the state. Teaching boulder county latino history is an extension of the boulder county latino history project. The san luis history society is working on preserving the memories and historical information of the san luis valley and northern new mexico where many of our ancestors migrated from to san luis and its surrounding communities. Our member museums each have intimate knowledge of the people and events comprising their history. A history of the spanish settlers in the san luis valley as want to read.