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"Three weeks into spring training and the Colorado Rockies have not been eliminated from the wildcard chase yet." ~G. Eldon Smith

Mesa Verde News
Officials at Mesa Verde National Park have decided to close the cliff dwellings at Spruce Tree House to visitors indefinitely. Visitors to the park will still be able to observe that particular group of dwellings from an overlook near Chapin Mesa Museum. The third largest cliff dwelling was closed because of rockfalls and dangers to visitors. There have not been any announcements about plans or schedules for repairs.
Officials explained, "In November 2015... the arch crack system above Spruce Tree House was inspected and any loose material was removed," park officials said. "However, other rock fall concerns were identified during this process, and Mesa Verde has determined to keep Spruce Tree House closed for the foreseeable future, until a full geotechnical assessment can be performed."


More Movies Filmed in Colorado
Because of reader interest and suggestions of missed movies that were left out, we have decided to add to the list of movies made in Colorado. We hope some of your favorites old and new have been included in the second group.

The Hateful Eight (2015)
Filming Location in Colorado: Telluride
The 8th feature film by Tarantino follows the story of several bounty hunters who are trying to survive during a terrible blizzard in 1870’s post Civil War Wyoming. The cast of “The Hateful Eight” includes Tarantino go to favorites Samuel Jackson (“Pulp Fiction”) Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs) as well as Kurt Russell, Channing Tatum, Tim Roth and Jennifer Jason Leigh.


Table 47 (2015)
Filming Location in Colorado: Castle Rock, Greenwood Village, Franktown
Directed by Jeff Kingery and written by Michael Brody, Table 47 is the first feature for Double Play Films, a Colorado company, and boasts an all Colorado cast and crew. In Table 47, a bar owner falls for a married woman with an abusive husband and plans to murder him, but soon discovers he’s the victim of an elaborate con…one he may not survive.


Imagine That (2009)
Filming Location in Colorado: Denver
Eddie Murphy stars as a corporate executive who is at the end of his rope until his young daughter’s imaginary world provides him with the inspiration he needs to manage his career woes. With Eddie Murphy and Thomas Haden Church.


For Love of the Game (1999)
Filming Location in Colorado: Aspen, Glenwood Springs
A washed up pitcher flashes through his career.


Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Filming Location in Colorado: Alamosa, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Cumbres & Toltec Railroad in Antonito
Indiana Jones embarks on an adventure to find both “The Holy Grail” and his father, Dr. Henry Jones Sr. (Sean Connery), who is also searching for the Grail. Together, the two fight the Nazis as well as many other obstacles in order to reach it.

Christmas Vacation (1989)
Filming Location in Colorado: Breckenridge
Chevy Chase stars again as Clark Griswold, whose family Christmas celebration turns into a disaster as he tries to entertain and accommodate his challenging family guests.

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Filming Location in Colorado: Durango, Telluride, Silverton
In this classic film, Butch (played by Paul Newman) and Sundance (played by Robert Redford) are a pair of Western robbers as well as best friends. The two are followed through the West by a special posse who seem to lurk around every corner.



IN CLOSING
At what age is it appropriate to tell my dog that he’s adopted?
I intend to live forever… or die trying.
Murder in the Rockies a real rough and tough (with love and history thrown in) murder mystery..