The mining life was tenuous and rough; horses, wagons, backs, rocks and hearts all were sacrificed for gold
Author Archives: Barbara Kruse
Barbara Bolanovich Kruse writes a monthly 150 Years in the Valley column. Originally from Wheatridge, she came to Alamosa in 1983 to teach high school biology. She enjoyed that career for 30 years. Now, she continues to investigate the natural allure of the San Luis Valley. Part of what makes the San Luis Valley so interesting is the history of the people that came before. She enjoys exploring that heritage and the way it increases the appreciation of this beautiful place where we live.
