Tag Archives: CO

Wolf Creek Pass

Posted on 21 July 2015 by JC

Wolf Creek Pass, way up on the great divide, trucking on down the other side.

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My Mountain Home—Americana new releases so far this year

Posted on 27 June 2015 by JC

It feels good to be back in Colorado, home to some of the best Americana music anywhere.  I missed the Pagosa Folk & Bluegrass and Telluride Bluegrass festivals earlier this month, but I could sneak up to Lyons for RockyGrass next … Continue reading →

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Archuleta County, Colorado

Posted on 26 May 2015 by JC

Dear Friends, I am moving upstream, as the new Planning Manager leading the Archuleta County Development Services—Planning Department in beautiful Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Archuleta County, population 12,244, is located at 7,000′ elevation in the Rocky Mountains of Southwestern Colorado, west of … Continue reading →

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Coworking in Southwest Colorado

Posted on 12 May 2015 by JC

There’s an awkward time in the life of a startup, when the idea outgrows the garage but maybe isn’t quite ready to commit to anything long-term.  It may be time to graduate, but not yet time to settle down—as an … Continue reading →

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Livability Index: AARP Contributes a Tool Box of Community Indicators

Posted on 21 April 2015 by JC

If you create a city that’s good for an 8 year old and good for an 80 year old, you will create a successful city for everyone. — 8-80 Cities A well-designed place works for all of its residents, from … Continue reading →

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Development Professional Available

Posted on 15 April 2015 by JC

Friends, I am currently seeking a new opportunity in community and economic development, policy analysis or public administration, particularly in the Rocky Mountain or Great Plains states.  I do my best work with a small team of professionals dedicated to excellence … Continue reading →

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Diary of Orrin Brown—March 28, 1865

Posted on 28 March 2015 by JC

Diary of Orrin Brown, Goldsboro, North Carolina Tuesday–Mar. 28th It was cool again last night and the day has been foggy. I wrote another letter home today. We drew clothing this AM. Jim Gifford was put on extra duty today … Continue reading →

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Diary of Orrin Brown—March 26, 1865

Posted on 26 March 2015 by JC

Diary of Orrin Brown, Goldsboro, North Carolina Sunday–Mar. 26th It has been a little warmer today than yerterday. Our regt. went out today to guard a forage train they had to start at 4 AM and got back at about … Continue reading →

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Diary of Orrin Brown—March 24, 1865

Posted on 24 March 2015 by JC

Diary of Orrin Brown, Goldsboro, North Carolina Sixth Part of Journal  Tuesday–Mar. 24 We still lay here behind our temporary breastworks and every little while the boys are made to dodge down their heads to keep out of the way … Continue reading →

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Meet Some New Friends Doing Interesting Things In Community Development

Posted on 24 March 2015 by JC

Spring is in the air.  Local citizens are coming out of their winter’s cocoons and are eager to do something.  You’re right on top of that, coaxing your friends and neighbors to stop pushing buttons (between planning and doing) and starting … Continue reading →

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