History at High Noon – The Best of Times and the Worst of Times: Eastern Colorado versus Western Colorado in 1876

Mesa County Libraries is happy to participate in the America 250 - Colorado 150 Commemoration as the nation celebrates 250 years of independence along with the 150 year anniversary of Colorado becoming a state. The Mesa County Oral History Meetings typically take place on a monthly basis at the Central Library in Grand Junction from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and are free of charge for the public to attend.

History at High Noon happens from 12pm to 1pm on the third Thursday of the month in the Central Library Community room in partnership with the Mesa County Historical Society.

This month: Starting around 1881, things changed rapidly on the Western Slope of the state as well, however, in 1876, there weren't many folks of European ancestry over here to celebrate the 4th of July. The era of Spanish exploration and the Fort Uncompahgre trading post had come and gone by then. But don't be fooled; there were lots of folks living, working, and building vibrant lives right here in the Grand Valley: the Ute Indians.