The staff of Rio Grande County museum wish you a Happy New Year and thank you for your support and
interest throughout 2019. We are looking forward to an exciting year in 2020.

We are working on a calendar of events filled with new exhibits and programs. Last year was filled with art shows, new exhibits and programs.....

Read the complete newsletter on the attached PDF
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The San Luis Valley Museum Association has partnered with the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area in the development of a driving tour app for the Los Caminos Scenic and Historic Byway!

See our original November 2019 post for more information

Article published on kvnf.org

The International Dark Sky Association was founded in 1988 with the intention to protect the night skies for present and future generations.

KVNF's Kori Stanton speaks with the Bob Grossman and Creighton Wood from Norwood, Val Szwarc from Ridgway and Aaron Watson from Dark Skies Paonia about their experiences applying for Dark Sky designation. KVNF also speaks with Virgina Harman, Chief Operating Officer of DMEA, Bryan Cashion, President of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society, Nancy McGuire, President of the Western Colorado Astronomy Club, Terry Hancock, Director of the Grand Mesa Observatory and Grand Junction resident Sonja Kendle.

​"IDA is the recognized authority on light pollution and is the leading organization of combating light pollution worldwide." - darksky.org.

Listen to interview (33min) at: https://www.kvnf.org/post/local-motion-dark-skies#stream/0 

Stay tuned --for more info on the local efforts for Dark Sky preservation with Crestone, Creede, Cuchara, Lake City, La Veta, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Westcliffe, and Silver Cliff.  


Colorado Stargazing - "A Dark Sky Experience"
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