Cliff Palace

Mesa Verde

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September 9th 2010
After a rainy night in Taos, the morning was cloudy and looked ominous to the west. Our route went through the mountains, the threat of rain was around us and at the highest point we were enveloped in clouds. We drove through northern NM and southern CO on our way to Mesa Verde. I suddenly saw a new light on the instrument panel - Maint Reqd. Yes the old man forgot to get the 5K checkup o ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more