One of Ricos best known high energy achievers is back in town. Mike Curran, president of Rico Historical Society, was up on the second floor of the museum the very next day with right-hand man Mike Leesem, pounding nails on a new project to install a high-security wall in the archive room. It will be a part of the climate-controlled room for the more high-risk archives and antiquities.
We met the very interesting Quine family a few days ago. They were staying at the Rico Hotel and were taking a walk around town when we met them. We had no idea how special this couple would turn out to be. The Quine family arrived in Rico around 1920 and mined in Rico and Telluride. Also, part of the family ranched south of Dunton. Their home in Rico would eventually become the home of Charles and Freida Engel. The Quine family members had planned to conduct a memorial service that day for a family member who passed away recently. The family plot and headstones are located in the cemetery on the right side of the highway as you leave Rico heading south.
Rico-ite Patrick Currans book Acid Reign The Rise of the Eco-Outlaws will be available at the museum over the Fourth of July weekend. A book signing is planned, and we are excited about this book saga. Please stop by for a visit. We also have new displays.
Members of Ricos Masonic Lodge met last week. Their main discussion concerned the topic of finding a commercial renter for the first floor of the lodge. Anyone who may be interested in leasing the site should call Richard Lincoln at 882-4537 or Glen Baer at 565-9508. Members in attendance were Glen Fish, Richard Lincoln, Glen Baer, Mickey Blower, Mark Martin, Jerry Brooks and Ken Hazen. By the way, the lodge is always looking for new members to carry on their many charitable activities.
A couple of notes regarding the Fourth of July activities. We wish for all our friends, who come up for the Fourth of July weekend, to have an enjoyable experience. Please remember that underage drivers (under 16) on ATVs sometimes have accidents in town during the festivities. And only one rider is allowed no piggy-back riders. Your friendly neighborhood peace officer will be out and about town as well, enjoying the festivities!
Marlene Hazen has lived in Rico for two decades. An active member of the community, she participates in organizations such as the Rico Womens Club and Rico Historical Society.