I really wasn't going to post today. A lot going on. But I wanted to check some of the statements made in my first post. So I found a couple, I am going to post the links here. Please this is an historical building. Its not run down. as you can see from the earlier post. Pass this one. Delores, CO has overstepped its bounds, and instead of inviting business in, they want to tear it down.
She needs a lawyer who is gonna kick some arss. There is NO evidence of these code violations. And her CIVIL rights were trampled to death.
http://www.doloresstar.com/article/20160224/NEWS01/160229934/0/20111029/Rio-Grande-hotel-disputes-Dolores-code-violations
http://www.doloresstar.com/article/20150429/DS03/150429813/Rio-Grande-awaits-appeal--
So, till next time folks. Take a minute out of your busy day, and think about how you would feel to have the last 10 years of hard work, just yanked out from under you, with NO warning whatsoever, except some government officials overstepping their boundaries.
Have a great weekend. And should you get over to Delores, CO. Stop in at Rio Grande Southern Bed and Breakfast. Tell Susi I sent ya.
Peace out.
bjw
Friday, March 18, 2016
Thursday, March 17, 2016
An Introduction
My name is Bonnie, sometimes I go by BJ. This blog is about The Rio Grande Bed and Breakfast in Delores, Co, as seen thru my eyes.
Yesterday, I went on an adventure to this wonderful B&B to pick up a pair of cowboy boots. I didn't even know this place existed. But I have only lived in the area for 7 months. And recovering from a trauma. So not getting out much. But yesterday seemed like a good day. The weather was warmer but the wind breezy.
Its 10 miles to Delores, a really nice drive, there is a river just outside the town. Its winter still, but I have seen it in the summer. Just beautiful, I am looking forward to seeing it in the Spring. I am loving Colorado, Cortez especially. Lots of wonderful people, people who are willing to help each other.
I guess thats why I didn't understand the situation of this wonderful woman who owns the B&B. Her name is Susi Sieber, lets just say she's over 50, and quite the woman.
I am in awe as I walk up to the door of this building. Little did I know I was about to take a step back in time. 1893 back in time.
I called out, and she answered she was on her way into the lobby and introduced herself and then started apologizing, that the boots I had come for, had apparently walked off. :) I knew right away, she was a woman with standards. No, no, don't worry about it, I loved the drive over. Had it not been for those cowboy boots, I would have never discovered this hidden jewel.
As she continued to look for them, I sat down, and we started talking. Soon found out that we shared a lot in common. Traumas in our lives had lead us to some dire consequences. And then she shared with me her current challenge. As time goes on, and I am able to verify all of this, I will share with you. This place is an important part of history. It is on the National Registery of Historical buildings. And yet some of the townspeople want to see it torn down. They are doing everything they can to get her to leave. She has had this B&B for 10 years, sank her life's blood into it. Not to mention all her money.
She currently is in a court battle over items that are claimed to be wrong, and yet she has yet to receive any kind of legal citations, She has been forced to bring in a State Engineer to assess the structure of the building, in which he found nothing out of order.
The town marshal showed up a year ago in March, I believe and pad locked her out.All on the basis of some town busy body making unfounded accusations.
She lives in fear of someone else showing up and locking her out. she showed me the hasps that were put on the doors for the locks. I do believe we still live in America. But I also understand a towns small mind ness. Small minds, jealous minds. People who in a big city would be eaten alive, but in a small town they are big fish. Power, and the use of that power to destroy lives, all in the name of "progress". By law they cannot force Susi out. But they sure are trying. The harassment has got to stop. And to an outsider looking in, that is exactly what is going on.
This kindhearted woman has done something that the town fathers should be doing and thats finding ways to help the homeless. No, they would rather harasses this woman who provides rooms for lost cost rent. I was told that the city fathers claim her establishment is dirty and filthy. Well with dirt and filth comes awful smells. They go hand and hand. I am going to share pictures that I took yesterday. If you find the dirty areas, please comment. Its a beautiful, rustic, well kept place. I would be proud to stay there any time and to enjoy one of her famous breakfasts.
I want this blog to go viral. She needs help. I can help this way, I live on a limited income. But this is a worthwhile project.
In the upcoming months I am planning some fundraiser events. It is my hope that support will come from Cortez, because its evident that the people of Delores don't want to help.
So, posting pics. Please share. Its an important part of Colorado's history. Don't let it die, because of the jealousy or what they believe is competition.
Yesterday, I went on an adventure to this wonderful B&B to pick up a pair of cowboy boots. I didn't even know this place existed. But I have only lived in the area for 7 months. And recovering from a trauma. So not getting out much. But yesterday seemed like a good day. The weather was warmer but the wind breezy.
Its 10 miles to Delores, a really nice drive, there is a river just outside the town. Its winter still, but I have seen it in the summer. Just beautiful, I am looking forward to seeing it in the Spring. I am loving Colorado, Cortez especially. Lots of wonderful people, people who are willing to help each other.
I guess thats why I didn't understand the situation of this wonderful woman who owns the B&B. Her name is Susi Sieber, lets just say she's over 50, and quite the woman.
I am in awe as I walk up to the door of this building. Little did I know I was about to take a step back in time. 1893 back in time.
I called out, and she answered she was on her way into the lobby and introduced herself and then started apologizing, that the boots I had come for, had apparently walked off. :) I knew right away, she was a woman with standards. No, no, don't worry about it, I loved the drive over. Had it not been for those cowboy boots, I would have never discovered this hidden jewel.
As she continued to look for them, I sat down, and we started talking. Soon found out that we shared a lot in common. Traumas in our lives had lead us to some dire consequences. And then she shared with me her current challenge. As time goes on, and I am able to verify all of this, I will share with you. This place is an important part of history. It is on the National Registery of Historical buildings. And yet some of the townspeople want to see it torn down. They are doing everything they can to get her to leave. She has had this B&B for 10 years, sank her life's blood into it. Not to mention all her money.
She currently is in a court battle over items that are claimed to be wrong, and yet she has yet to receive any kind of legal citations, She has been forced to bring in a State Engineer to assess the structure of the building, in which he found nothing out of order.
The town marshal showed up a year ago in March, I believe and pad locked her out.All on the basis of some town busy body making unfounded accusations.
She lives in fear of someone else showing up and locking her out. she showed me the hasps that were put on the doors for the locks. I do believe we still live in America. But I also understand a towns small mind ness. Small minds, jealous minds. People who in a big city would be eaten alive, but in a small town they are big fish. Power, and the use of that power to destroy lives, all in the name of "progress". By law they cannot force Susi out. But they sure are trying. The harassment has got to stop. And to an outsider looking in, that is exactly what is going on.
This kindhearted woman has done something that the town fathers should be doing and thats finding ways to help the homeless. No, they would rather harasses this woman who provides rooms for lost cost rent. I was told that the city fathers claim her establishment is dirty and filthy. Well with dirt and filth comes awful smells. They go hand and hand. I am going to share pictures that I took yesterday. If you find the dirty areas, please comment. Its a beautiful, rustic, well kept place. I would be proud to stay there any time and to enjoy one of her famous breakfasts.
I want this blog to go viral. She needs help. I can help this way, I live on a limited income. But this is a worthwhile project.
In the upcoming months I am planning some fundraiser events. It is my hope that support will come from Cortez, because its evident that the people of Delores don't want to help.
So, posting pics. Please share. Its an important part of Colorado's history. Don't let it die, because of the jealousy or what they believe is competition.
As the Rio Grande Southern was never a wealthy railroad, its locomotives were all second (or more) hand, mostly from the Denver and Rio Grande/Denver and Rio Grande Western, which owned the RGS during most of its history. Most of the locomotives that came to the road were old and heavily worn, some having been pulled from the scrap line and pressed into RGS service. The road only had one car built new for itself. In later years, most of its freight cars were retired cars from the abandoned Colorado and Southern 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge system.
Today, much of the former D&RG and RGS rolling stock has new life in tourism, including the Western River Railroad and Knott's Berry Farm railways, as well as the Silverton Train (which has been in continuous steam service since 1881) and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. The Knott's Berry Farm trains are maintained with their original colors and railroad identification.
The right of way can be traced by going west from Durango to Mancos on Rte 160, then to Dolores via Rte 184, north across Lizard Head Pass (10,222 ft or 3,116 m) to Placerville using Rte 145, with the final leg Rte 62 to Ridgway.
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