Restless native

Rob Carrigan is a third-generation Colorado Native. His grandfather's homestead was near the Hamilton turnoff between Craig and Meeker. He grew up in Dolores. Carrigan can be reached by emailing robcarrigan1@gmail.com.

Friday, November 18, 2016

Gambling proceeds built much of Woodland Park

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Woodland Park was the place to go for a good time By Rob Carrigan, robcarrigan1@gmail.com To hear many folks tell it, illegal gamb...
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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Bad luck in the mine, or is she just no good?

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As early as the second century B.C., women commonly worked in the Egyptian gold mines. By Rob Carrigan, robcarrigan1@gmail.com Almost...

Bankrupt more than the English language

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Despite its scenic excellence, the ‘Short Line’ had a very limited life span By Rob Carrigan, robcarrigan1@gmail.com Fame is a magnify...
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Crying fire in a crowded mining camp

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Nothing scared the residents more than the dreaded cry of fire. By Rob Carrigan, robcarrigan1@gmail.com Colorado is not alone in feari...

Swinging lanterns, headless baggage, other wrecks

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On the Rio Grand Southern between Rico and Dolores,  several similar yarns appear By Rob Carrigan, robcarrigan1@gmail.com The Maco Lig...

Reading backwards, pouring lead, hanging on a Star

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Comparing notes with other ink-stained wretches   By Rob Carrigan, robcarrigan1@gmail.com My first paying job in the newspaper busines...

Hold the fort and pass the ammunition

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Protect against forces unknown, destination on map to rendezvous   “A clear cold morning with high wind: we caught in a trap a large gr...
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