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Center of Southwest Studies

1000 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301
Phone 970.247.7456
Fax 970.247.7422

CSWS Bi-Annual Newsletter: Timelines
Winter/Spring Issue 2011
Winter/Spring Issue 2010
Summer/Fall Issue 2009

Elayne Silversmith Press Releases & News
Join us for the presentation of the Dark Mold Archaeological Project on May 22nd at 5:30pm May 16, 2012

Preservation Program Series continues with the presentation of the Archaeology and Historic Preservation Awards on May 8th at 5:30pm May 4, 2012

Jay Harrison announced as new director of the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College May 2, 2012

Are you curious about controversial history? M075 Bayfield, CO Ku Klux Klan records are available for research online and in the archives April 30, 2012

Librarian Elayne Silversmith featured in the Durango Herald: Longtime librarian leaving FLC: Silversmith taking post with museum in Washington April 28, 2012


Red Mountain Project Preservation Program Series on Wild Horse Management featured in the Durango Herald: Fertility way to limit mustang population BLM, advocacy groups try to find new ways to work with wild herds April 25, 2012

Learn about the Southwest Colorado Spring Creek Basin Wild Horse Management Program on April 24th, 5:30pm April 17, 2012

Come visit Delaney Library's newest student developed exhibit, Rhythms of the Red Willow: Traditional Drums by Phillip C. Martinez, which features 12 beautiful hand-crafted drums, three of which you are welcome to come and play! March 30, 2012

Learn how 54,000 acres of land, water and quality of life have been protected in Southwest Colorado on March 27th, 5pm March 23, 2012

History Colorado's vice president, Steve Turner, to present on preservation programs on March 14th, 5:30pm March 2, 2012

The Center's collection M075 Bayfield Klu Klux Klan records is featured in KKK: Membership ‘booming’ in the Durango Herald: February 27, 2012

Mesa Verde National Park's Chief of Interpretation and Visitor Services, Carol Sperling, will present on the new Visitor and Research Center on February 21st, 5:30pm February 16, 2012

Ancient Skywatchers of the Southwest opens on February 9th, 4-6pm February 7, 2012

Red Mountain Project: High Mountain Preservation of Historic Structures in the Ouray and Silverton Region on February 7th, 5:30pm February 3, 2012

How acres were saved for posterity: Red Mountain Project fends off development of historic mining claims by Dale Rodebaugh in the Durango Herald: January 29, 2012

2012 Program Series: Celebrating the Preservation of Our Natural and Cultural Heritage kicks off with the Red Mountain Project on January 25th at 5:30pm January 18, 2012


CSWS foyer Discover the Historic Legacy of FLC! November 30, 2011

Paul Newman and JFK at FLC?? November 18, 2011

Native American Textile Roadshow with Toadlena Trading Post owner Mark Winter Saturday, November 12th, 2-5pm November 4, 2011

Collecting Native American Art: A talk with Toh-Atin Gallery owner, Jackson Clark, on Wednesday, October 26th October 25, 2011

Cutter World Maps exhibit new open in the Delaney Library October 13, 2011

Center of Southwest Studies tenth anniversary building celebration on Thursday October 13, 2011 October 7, 2011

Delaney Library reorganizes the Artists of the Southwest vertical files for better patron access September 14, 2011


Durango Postcard Book Book signing for new postcard collection Durango held September 15th September 12, 2011

The Center's solstice event is featured in an article titled
On Year's Longest Day, a Special View
in the Durango Herald: June 21, 2011

Center of Southwest Studies annual Summer Solstice event on Tuesday, June 21, 2011
June 13, 2011

New postcard collection book, 'Durango', to be released May 2nd
April 28, 2011










The Real Savages
Center of Southwest Studies and Durango Arts Center partner to exhibit Animals Rule!
April 1, 2011

The Center and DAC announce the photographers chosen to show in Animals Rule!
March 25, 2011

Celebrate Hozhoni Days at the reception of two exhibits featuring Native American artists
! March 23, 2011

In honor of Hozhoni Days, Virgil Ortiz extends a 50% savings on any VO Fashion item
: March 22, 2011

The Center of Southwest Studies opens The Real Savages
: March 18, 2011


Frontier BluesThe Center's new exhibit, Frontier Blues, is featured in the Durango Telegraph in an article titled The Old Fort: March 17, 2011









Basket Collections
Check out the Center of Southwest Studies in the Durango Herald! You can also watch a video about our collections and programs: February 10, 2011









Student Archiving
The Center is featured in the Durango Telegraph! January 27, 2011









Nature Series
Common Earth Series concludes Saturday, October 23rd with presentations on Living with Predators and Prey: Practical Solutions
: October 18, 2010

Common Earth Series continues with talks on hunting and cooking game in the Southwest
: October 11, 2010

The Common Earth Series event scheduled for Saturday, October 9th at Durango Public Library, Predators from the Past, has been cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience. We will try to reschedule this event at a later date!

Common Earth Series continues with talks on hunting and cooking game in the Southwest
: September 27, 2010

Author D. Reid Ross presents 30 years of research in new Civil War book
: September 22, 2010

Common Earth Series continues with film rescreening/panel discussion
: September 17, 2010

Common Earth Series continues with film/presentation on predators
: September 10, 2010

Click to view the trailer of Lords of Nature, which is screening on September 13th and 21st.

Annual Common Earth Series 2010 presents: People and Predators: Who’s Eating Whom?
: September 1, 2010



Treasures Unveiled
Celebrate the beginning of summer with the annual Solstice event
: June 15, 2010

Treasures Unveiled: An Exhibit of Extraordinary Items from the Vault of the Center of Southwest Studies
: June 4, 2010





















Pueblo Cultural Extravaganza poster
Pueblo Cultural Extravaganza: Native American Speaker Series 2010: Feb 8, 2010

Botanical Illustrating: Processes and Techniques: Jan 27, 2010

CSWS Extends its Hours to Saturdays: Jan 19, 2010

Mountain Lion! exhibit opens: Aug 10, 2009