Why A Mountain Town Became Known as One of the Most Renowned Fire Fighting Companies in Nineteenth-Century Colorado

Why A Mountain Town Became Known as One of the Most Renowned Fire Fighting Companies in Nineteenth-Century Colorado

By Donna WichelmanWhen one asks people what comes to mind when they think about Colorado, they often mention four things--mountains, snow, thunderstorms, and blue skies. Associated with those qualities, they might include hiking, skiing, fishing, hunting, and Big Horn Sheep. All these elements make Colorado an attractive state in which to live or visit, because the outdoor activities are phenomenal, except when the thunderheads build overhead.Le…