Colorado collage: A look at publications in the centennial state

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Colorado Collage: A Look at Publications in the Centennial State Barbara Branstad and Janet M. Gilligan What is a Colorado periodical? It is primarily a magazine published in Colorado, about Colorado and Coloradoans. It may have state, regional or national coverage and importance, or it may be very limited in scope. Some reflect Colorado as a state and would not exist elsewhere, others simply choose Colorado as their publishing headquarters and could, in fact, be published elsewhere without any significant change. One of the purposes of this article is to demonstrate the broad diversity of Colorado periodicals. At times it appears that a magazine is published in Colorado on almost every subject. This reflects the many interests of the citizens of the state and the influence of history as Colorado changes from a mining and agricultural state to a financial and commercial center where tourism and energy are playing an increasingly important role. Various methods were used to obtain the titles which are included. The Ayer's listings were examined. From this newspapers, newsletters of no lasting importance, and those titles which are purely commercial in nature were eliminated. We also used Ulrich 's, looking for Colorado periodicals under such sub-headings as Mines and Mining, General Interest, Travel and Tourism, Energy, Hobbies and Recreation. The card catalog at Colorado State University was examined for titles beginning with the words Colorado, Rocky Mountain, and Mountain. Finally, we perused newsstands at various locations in the state. State publications (with one exception) were excluded, as were publications issued solely by an academic institution. We then organized the 65 periodicals reviewed into eight broad categories: General, Agricultural Industries, Business, Energy, Outdoor Recreation, Professional, Scholarly, and Special Interests. It is unfortunate that so many of the magazines lack indexing; this would be a worthwhile project for some librarian or indexer to take on. There are probably some fine Colorado periodicals which our search failed to locate; however we feel that those we have selected do represent the broad diversity of people and interests found in Colorado. We hope that this collage will reveal a hitherto unknown title of interest or importance. GENERAL The periodicals included in the General section are those published for the entire population or such a broad segment of it that they could not be considered Special Interest. Included in this grouping are an excellent national publication, Rocky Mountain Magazine, whose lack of indexing is its only drawback; five city magazines; an outstanding newspaper-type publication; and two which are published for particular Both Barbara Branstand and Janet Gilligml are Assistant Reference Librarians at the Colorado State University Libraries, Fort Collins.

groups: La Luz and Colorado Woman. We have heard there is an additional publication of this type, Afro-Denver, but re-peated attempts to obtain a copy did not meet with any success. Another publication, Colorado Express, could have been included in this section as it is a potpourri of items and articles appealing to those living the Colorado life-style, ttowever, its publishing schedule is so uncertain (it's been two years since the last issue Of this supposedly semi-annual publication) that we felt we could not in good faith include it. It is worth examining if it ever becomes regular.

Colorado Woman. 1975- . M. $12.00. 1139 Delaware, P.O. Box 4305, Denver, CO 80204. ISSN 0191--5592. Although this is its fifth year of publication, we are embarrassed to admit we had never heard of Colorado Woman before beginning this article. Now we want our own subscriptions! The feature articles would be of interest to women everywhere, not just in Colorado. In the issues examined there were articles on feminist therapy, intimidation, smoking, grief, and the underfunding of women's projects by the major foundations. The articles were well written and informative The columns are mainly geared to women in Colorado. They include Womenscene: what's going on with and for women in Colorado; Notables: featuring Colorado's outstanding womer~; and regular columns on politics, changes and sports. All Colorado libraries and any library with a women's studies collection should subscribe to Colorado Woman, Denver Magazine. 1970--. M. $10.00. Denver Associates 1514 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202. Circ.: 20,264. iSSN 0161--4886. Denver Monthly. 1971- . M. $12.00. DM Publishing Ira" 1763 Williams Street, Denver, CO 80218. ISSN 0164--8195 BouMer Monthly. 1978- . 10 issues a year. $ t 0 . 0 0 / i ! issues. P.O. Box 109, 2760 29th Street, Suite 111, Boulder CO 80301. ISSN 0195--3044. Colorado Springs. 1977-- . M. $10.00. Suite 202, 7 Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. ISSN 465--390. Choice. 1980--. M. $12.50. Choice Magazine of the Front Range, 328 W. Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521~ It is surprising to find, in a state with a population base of only a little over three million people, five city magazines, including two for Denver itself. This probably reflects Colorado's dynamic growth and the interest of its citizens in the world around them. Each city magazine includes some sort of a calendar of events in almost every issue, followed by articles of interest to the residents of that particular city: local personalities, restaurants, entertainment, history. Denver Magazine is the oldest and biggest of these publications, reflecting the fact that Denver is not only the capitol SERIALS REVIEW

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but also the cultural center of the state. Its regular features include columns on Arts and Entertainment, Business, Wine, and the Course o f Events. The latter notes current happenings in the areas o f Classical Music, Art, Jazz/Folk/Rock, Dance, Drama, Sports, Film Series, Kid Stuff, Dinner Theater, Outdoors, Disco, and Etcetera. Everyone is sure to find something o f interest to do or see. The feature articles are well written and informative; recent ones were on the Denver modeling trade, the Denver stock exchange, Keystone ski resort and the resurgence of Denver's neighborhoods. There are frequently articles on shopping: in the issues examined one was on bedding and one concerned Western hats. A special feature is the complete monthly listening guide to KVOD, the classical music station in Denver. Denver Monthly apparently began shortly after Denver Magazine and is very similar in scope. Its investigative articles are well researched and well-written, its restaurant reviews are objectively critical, its calendar o f events comprehensive. Entitled "City Lights," this last feature lists events under Clubs and Lounges, Concerts, Film, Theater, Museums, Art Exhibitions, Sports, Events for Children and miscellaneous happenings. Organized running events are also listed, an unusual inclusion. The September issue featured a searing expose of Clayton College and Denver city government's gross mishandling o f the funds entrusted to it. A new addition is the Viewing Guide to Channel 12, Denver's newest television station. It is difficult to clearly differentiate between Denver Magazine and Denver Monthly. Denver Magazine is perhaps a little more "trendy," a little lighter in tone;DenverMonthly has fewer, more serious articles. Their calendars are about equal. Flip a coin as to which one to subscribe to or with their reasonable costs, try both. Unfortunately the other city magazines cannot sustain the quality o f either of the Denver magazines and are at best poor imitations. BouMer Monthly is probably the most promising of these. Its Calendar o f Events lists items for Art, Music, Film, Stage, Miscellaneous, Sports, and Food/Drink. Many o f these categories include Boulder listings first, followed by out-of-town. (Out-of-town usually means Denver.) Its articles do pertain to Boulder, including those o f Boulder profiles, and there is a Boulder Bulletin of one-page articles of topical interest. BouMer Monthly also includes the monthly listening guide to KBVL, Boulder's classical music station. If Boulder Monthly can concentrate on the city it serves, maybe it will make it. Colorado Springs does not seem to express the city it represents at all. Articles in the issue examined were on underground housing, Cripple Creek mining, and Jimmy Durante. What's Happening, a calendar o f events, listed entries for Music, Theater, Special Events, Exhibitions, Museums, Military Installations, and Galleries but included several Denver events. The restaurants listed are only those reviewed. Choice has taken over from Fort Collins Magazine which was published from 1975 to 1980. Its new name reflects its expanded coverage: it now includes all "the northern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains." It is true that these communities do have a lot in common and it is also true that F o r t Collins alone could not provide a big enough base to support a magazine o f this type. Because only a single issue has yet been published, it is difficult to know if Choice can survive. It does look promising, though, with well-written articles on Northern Front Range dining, personalities, and the Coors family mansion in Golden. Its Calendar o f Events does not seem to have made the transition however and lists a preponderance of Fort Collins events. We reserve judgment on this one.

La Luz. 1972-- . M (except July and August). $12.00. La Luz Publications Company, Inc., 100 Logan Street, Denver, CO 80203.

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"America's first and foremost Hispanic National Magazine," La Luz strives to serve as "chronicler" o f Hispanic evolution and the major forum in America for Hispanic scholars to "rewrite and establish a true U.S. Hispanic history." It is for people who want to know more about the life, literature and culture of Hispanic peoples. La Luz "clarifies contemporary social issues which affect Hispanos. Articles deal with education, history, politics, business, notable Hispanos, sports, entertainment, music, art, social events, civil rights, and public affairs." Some issues are devoted to a single theme, such as the special issue on Hispanic Affirmative Action (v. 8, no. 4, October/November 1979) which is o f importance to women of all nationalities. For the past four years the January issue has concentrated on careers for Hispanics and has included articles which would be of interest to anyone involved in career opportunities. A n y library that serves even a small Hispanic population should consider purchasing this very readable and informative publication.

Rocky Mountain Magazine. 1979-- . Bi--M. $15.00. Rocky Mountain Country Limited Partnership, 1741 High Street, Denver, CO 80218. Circ.: 75,000. ISSN 0192--2270. Although a newcomer to the Colorado publishing scene, Rocky Mountain Magazine has already established itself as the best of the publications which reflect the whole of Colorado. It covers the high mountain region of Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah, reporting on current events, lifestyles, politics - everything that makes these six states special and sets them apart from the rest o f the nation. Each issue includes a section called " R o c k y Mountain N o t e b o o k " which consists of short one-column articles on people, events, news items. Recent columns have included information on Utah's "Ice Cream War," the Jewish Wild West, and the Hearing Dog Program. The full-length feature articles are generally extremely well-written. "Thirty-Six Hours in the New Mexico Prison" is an outstanding article on the 1979 riots there. Other excellent features have been a biography of Georgia O'Keefe, a behindthe-scenes look at Las Vegas, and a thought-provoking article on the Mormon Church. Although not every issue contains fiction, Rocky Mountain Magazine does publish some outstanding writers with a Western background such as Edward Abbey and Leslie Marmon Silko. Photography, too, while not always featured, is of exceptional quality. Each issue also contains reviews and listings broken down into such categories as Film, Books, Music, F o o d and Lodging, Art, Television and "the Best o f the Rockies - events you shouldn't miss." In May, 1980, Rocky Mountain Magazi~ absorbed Colorado/Rocky Mountain West which was in its o~¢n right an enjoyable periodical. If we could only buy one Colorado magazine, Rocky Mountain would be our first choice. Straight Creek Journal. 1972-- . W. 1541 Race Street, Denver, CO 80206. Circ. : 4,500. Although the Straight Creek Journal appears in newspaper format, it is a magazine in every aspect but appearance, and a very good one at that. Their slogan is "We Open Eyes" and the feature articles live up to that promise. In the issues examined there were long, well-written, thought-provoking articles on registration for the draft, cable TV, the energy boom, and the Theodore Bundy trial. There are always regular sections on Film, Art, Theater, Music, Books, Dance. Each includes short articles as well as listings o f current revivals, special events, galleries, Art Centers and Museums, Performances, Lectures. If you want to know what is happening in the Denver metro area, this is the source.

For example, the music section lists performances at bars and clubs as welt as those in the concert hall. Another delightful feature is the small but choice section of classified ads. Here you can find ads for auditions, theatrical fencing, a Victorian apartment, or an herbal body wrap. Any librarian interested in quality journalism as well as information on Colorado should have Straight Creek Journal on library shelves. [Note: Straight Creek Journal has just announced it is suspending publication. Let's hope it is only a temporary situation. ] AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES Agriculture, or more properly agribusiness, is one of the major industries in Colorado; the principal crops grown are winter wheat, sugar beets, and cattle. Four of the agricultural publications represent the cattle industry: Cattle Guard, published by and for the Colorado Cattlemen's Association; Dairy, for the business side of milk production; Livestock, a serious look at beef production; and the Record Stockman, a venerable publication which concentrates on livestock sales. Colorado Rancher and Farmer is aimed at those involved in any type of agricultural production, while the Colorado Potato Grower is just for those in that industry. Colorado Wheat Farmer is for those involved with that crop but it is a newsletter and as such was not included. Upbeet, for the sugar beet industry, has ceased publication. It is unfortunate that none of these periodicals is indexed, which extremely limits their usefulness to libraries. Each is aimed at the individual subscriber, but indexing would greatly increase their readership.

Cattle Guard. 1955-- . M. $5.00. Colorado Cattlemen's Association, 220 Livestock Exchange Bldg., Denver, CO 80218. For those in the beef production industry in Colorado, this publication includes many items of particular interest. Articles cover agricultural exports, gasohol, agricultural land conversion, agriculture and energy. Each issue contains a useful column from Washington as well as a Colorado legislative report. It is rather folksy in some aspects; a lively CowBelles column appears regularly. The journal is definitely for cattlemen in Colorado; the association's membership goal for 1980 is 5,500 members.

others. Crow Publications, 4701 Marion Street, Denver, CO 80216. Although Colorado is not a leading dairy state, Dairy is a first-rate magazine, of interest to ~nyone engaged in the dairy industry. Like its sister publication Livestock, it contains serious, professional articles concentrating on the business aspect of dairying. Recent issues included articles on whey as a profitable feed, figuring feed readjustment policy, and the trends in bank financing for dairies. Each issue also contains a regular column on new products, News and Trends, a classified ad section, and a monthly dairy index which gives statistics on dairy production, prices, management figures, and a general economy index. A n y library serving an agribusiness clientele should have Dairy on its shelves.

Livestock. 1922-- . M. Free to qualified subscribers: $12.00 to others. Crow Publications, 4701 Marion Street, 4th Floor Livestock Exchange Bldg., Denver, CO 80216. Circ. 42,500. Livestock is "the magazine for stockmen," not just in Colorado but anywhere cattle are raised. It concentrates o~ the business aspect of cattle production, not the genetic o~ scientific, and includes many short, timely news items as well as longer feature articles. Recent issues contained articles o~ the use of a small computer in livestock production, the pricing structure for livestock and the performance factors of the new American cattle breeds. Each issue also eontah~ well-written editorial, letters, a section on new products, a~m, a list of coming events. This is a serious agribusiness magazi~ and should be useful in any business or agricultural [ib~a~, The Record Stockman. 1889-- . W. $t2.00. 4b/~/ e;~,::i inghouse Road, Denver, CO 80216. Circ.: 18,500. ISSN 005q 1614. One of the oldest publications geared for the '~st~c~bi~ livestockman," it carries national news coverage of the live stock industry. A field staff covers the news of the West,H: region. Excellent coverage of past and future livestock sales ~ provided in every issue. Each year an annual edition is pub lished, called "Magazine Section," which reviews the major de velopments of the past year, cites outstanding individuals it? the field, and predicts what lies ahead. Extremely useful to libraries in any state where livestock production is a primar3 industry. BUSINESS

Colorado Potato Grower. 1923- . M. $2.50. Colorado Potato Growers Association, Colorado Building, 2401 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205. Extremely limited, this publication is not even completely original as it reprints articles and announcements from other potato growers magazines. Some articles would be of interest to those in the potato industry, but the corny jokes could easily be deleted.

Colorado Rancher and Farmer. 1947-- . M. $5.00--$8.00. Colorado Rancher and Farmer, 2765 South Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222. Circ.: 30,000. ISSN 0010--1729. Specifically oriented for the Colorado farmer and rancher, this is an informative and interesting publication. Excellent agricuRural and business research articles fill its many pages and large format (37 cm.). Colorful advertisements for farm equipment, recipes and a weather report for the upcoming m o n t h are included. A large classified section makes it valuable for those buying and selling livestock and equipment in Colorado. It would also be of value to those in other states who are involved in the farming and ranching business. Dairy. 1944-- . M. Free to qualified subscribers; $5.00 to

Denver is the industrial center of the Rocky Mountain region, a fact which is well borne out by the number and diver sity of business magazines pubished in Colorado. Some are general business periodicals covering all facets of Colorado's economy; some are specialized, dealing only with one indus try; some are Western in coverage, others national. Although Colorado's economy was founded on the mining industry, it is surprising that there are no mining publications issued in the state. The concentration on energy in all its forms does indicate the role that Colorado and the West will be play-. ing in this area, and has necessitated establishing it under a separate section in the survey. Colorado's other major in-. dustry, agriculture, it also covered under its own section.

Aero West Magazine. 1966- . M. $7.50. P.O. Box 326, Broomfield, CO 80020. Circ.: 7,000. Since the subtitle of this magazine is "Western Region Aviation Report," it appeared to be geared to pilots flying in the mountain states. However, it is directed toward those in the light plane industry, primarily managers of small airports. There are many advertisements, rather ephemeral articles and even a recipe section! A pilot friend terms it "non-essential."

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We concur with his judgment. Bookstore Journal. 1968--. M. $11.00/members; $14.00/ non-members. Christian Bookstore Association, P.O. Bbx 2001, 2620 Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Circ.: 8,000. ISSN 0006--7563. "The official publication of the Christian Booksellers Association," this magazine is a large, impressive production; each issue consists of about 170 pages full of color advertisements. Its purpose is in its name; it is for those operating Christian bookstores. There are articles on how to buy and sell a store, on regional conventions, and on cash registers. One issue featured a Bible comparison chart. Each issue contains book reviews, music reviews and industry news as well as a regular series covering Stores at Work. It would probably be of interest only to those involved in Christian bookselling, but it is an excellent example o f a trade publication. Colorado Business. 1973- . M. $20.00. Robert Titsch, 1139 Delaware, Denver, CO 80204. Circ.: 12,000. ISSN 0 0 9 2 5071. Colorado Business is published b y the same people who published Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West (now absorbed into Rocky Mountain Magazine) and reflects the same slick, professional approach. It has just been redesigned, improving its graphics and logo and providing broader, more relevant coverage. It considers its "principal constituency is the business community in and around Colorado." Regular columns include Business around Colorado, Agribusiness, Energy, Government, Recreation, Real Estate, Transportation, Potpourri, and People on the Move. The feature articles represent in-depth coverage of a Colorado industry, a business phenomena, a product or service of a Colorado community. Recent issues included articles on "The Top 300 Companies in the Rocky Mountain West," "The Last Roundup for Colorado Cattlemen?" and "Coping with Mid-Life Career Changes." Anyone doing business in Colorado should be reading Colorado Business - it's interesting and infoi~native. However, its lack o f indexing is a definite drawback. Colorado Business Review. 1937--. M. Free to residents upon request. Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309. Circ.: 2,800. ISSN 0010--1524. This is the periodical to use for current business statistics for Colorado. Each issue is crammed full of them grouped under the following headings: 1) Local business conditions, which covers kilowatts of electric power consumed, bank deposits, and construction, both residential and non-residential; 2) Colorado business indicators; 3) Population estimates of ethnicity for regions o f the state and their component counties; and 4) Colorado population and per capita income estimates. All libraries within the state and all business libraries elsewhere should subscribe to this publication. Industry and Commerce. 1968--. M. $12.00. 2785 Speer Blvd., Denver, CO 80211. This publication recently changed its name from Rocky Mountain Industries Magazine, which was probably a more accurate title as it serves Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Western Kansas and Western Nebraska. It is a slim publication (each issue is only about 30 pages long), and contains numerous advertisements for industrial products. In the issues examined there were articles on Denver's 16th Street Mall, the alcoholism treatment program at Gates Rubber Company, and transportation in the Rocky Mountain region. This magazine illustrates Colorado's vital role in the industry o f the region but is probably not of interest to those outside it.

Journal of Travel Research. 1962- . A. Available free to members of the Travel Research Association. Non-member subscriptions $40.00. Travel Research Association and the Business Research Association, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309. Circ.: 1,600. ISSN 0047-2875. Since tourism is a major industry in Colorado, it is only natural to expect a periodical on this subject to be published in the state. However, Journal o f Travel Research is not a magazine about vacationing in Colorado; it is an extremely scholarly journal which publishes well-written articles on aspects of research in the travel industry. Recent issues included articles on "Factors Affecting Regional Employment in Tourism in the United States," "The Effect of Leadership Style on Satisfaction Levels of Tour Quality" and "Family Vacation Decision Making: A Replication and Extension." Many of the articles include mathematical models and statistical evidence to support their findings. Each issue includes several signed book reviews and a lengthy section called "The Travel Research BookshelF' which contains citations and brief comments submitted by readers on materials of interest to those in the travel field. This journal would be of benefit to research libraries and to special libraries in the business field. Its lack o f indexing is a definite limitation to its use. Mountain States Banker. 1919-- . M. $12.00. Mountain States Publ. Co., 1550 First National Bank Building, Denver~ CO 80293. Circ.: 600. ISSN 0027--2590. For those involved in banking in Colorado or the Rocky Mountain region, this magazine would be very informative as it is full of personnel news: staff transfers, promotions and the like. There are short columns on banking law, accounting and the Washington scene, but no long feature articles. This p r o bably would not be of interest to those outside the region Rocky Mountain Construction. 1 9 2 5 - . Bi--W. $25.00. Mountain Publishing Co., 2201 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80205. Circ. : 9,712. ISSN 0035--7561. Rocky Mountain Construction "serves Mountain Amcri ca": Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wy oming. It is the source of information on the construction industry. Each issue contains a construction news report arranged by state which lists bids asked, miscellaneous, and low bids and awards. There are articles on industry personalities ir~_ the news, items regarding forthcoming conventions, and some feature articles on jobs currently being executed. Many ad vertisements are listed, especially for heavy equipment. Inte= ested in purchasing an earth-mover? Rocky Mountain Food Dealer. 1936- . M. $5.00. Rocky Mountain Food Dealers Association, 655 Broadway, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80203. Circ.: 2,200. ISSN 0035-°7588. This timely publication, "The news magazine serving the Colorado and Wyoming food industry," is of interest to a l i r a ited audience. It is well-produced and has an excellent sectio~,.~ "The Rocky Mountain F o o d Dealer News," in each issue, ti~ won first prize for Best Editorial Content in a Food Trad~ Publication in the 1979 contest held by the Food Trade Presf: Association. Each issue carries a good deal of advertising aton! with articles and special reports; a lack of indexing limits broader appeal. Western Wear and Equipment Magazine. 1959-- . M. No cost to qualified readers; $8.00 to others. 2403 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80205. Circ.: 10,200. ISSN 0043-4280. Western clothing and equipment is big business, not only in Colorado but nationwide. This magazine reflects the importance of this industry; it is slick and professional. In addition to feature articles on Western equipment or clothing manufacturers, there is a section entitled "Showcase" which contains

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short articles on products; a section on Markets giving the date, place, type, who to contact to exhibit, who is planning to exhibit, and so on. There are merchandising ideas, a Washington newsletter and short articles on news of people in the industry. This magazine is definitely geared to people engaged in the manufacturing or merchandising o f Western gear and probably would not be of interest to anyone else. ENERGY Energy is a growing Colorado industry and a growing Colorado concern since much o f the Western portion of the state contains oil shale deposits which may be developed. Two o f the magazines in this section deal with alternative energy forms: SUN and Solar Flashes. Energy Report gives comprehensive coverage of state and federal legislation dealing with energy, while the Journal of Energy and Development is a scholarly publication dealing with all forms of energy. Western Oil Reporter confines itself to the petroleum industry. Only the Journal of Energy and Development is indexed. This problem severely restricts the use of these magazines.

Energy Report. 1980-- . 10/year. $10.00. National Conference of State Legislatures, 1125--17th Street, Suite 1500, Denver, CO 80202. Energy Report "expands on current topics of interest in the field of energy (energy conservation, nuclear power, alternative energy sources) and describes current state and federal legislation." Each issue has a theme; recent ones were on "Residential Retrofit," "State Implementation of the National Energy Act," and "Three Mile Island: One Year Later." It is very well written, concise but thorough. The issue on Three Mile Island was the best summary of the events which I have read. This would be useful for academic, public, school and special libraries: any library whose patrons need current, factual information. Its lack of indexing is a drawback. Journal of Energy and Development. 1975--. S.A. Institutional/general $24.00; University and public libraries $18.00; individual $12.00. International Research Center for Energy and Economic Development and the University of Colorado, 216 Economics Building, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309. Circ.: 1,400. Indexed: Curr.Cont.; Environ.Per.Bibl.; SSCI. ISSN 0361--4476. The Journal of Energy and Development is a very scholarly publication which accepts well-written, documented articles on "energy resources, energy-related topics as conservation and environment, domestic and international energy issues, the producer-consumer relationship, and development linked to energy." It is international and comprehensive in scope: a recent issue included articles on "China's Petroleum Production and Reserves," "How Will the Third World Be Affected by OECD Energy Strategies?" and "Some Measurers of Energy Conservation in Urban Transportation in Canada." A substantial portion of each issue is devoted to lengthy, signed book reviews. This is an excellent journal for research libraries and special libraries dealing with the energy field. Solar Flashes. 197?-- . M. Included with membership; $7.50/individual; $15.00/business. San Luis Valley Solar Energy Association, 512 Ross Avenue, Alamosa, CO 81101. The San Luis Valley Solar Energy Association, which publishes this periodical, is a "private, non-profit corporation supported by voluntary efforts and donations. Its purpose is to promote more understanding and development o f solar and other alternative energy resources through individual and community efforts. The ultimate goal o f the association is to conserve energy." Solar Flashes is a practical magazine; each issue contains

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informative articles, complete with pictures or diagrams of various solar energy techniques or projects. Recent issues featured articles on "Solar Heating for Controlled Environment Livestock Buildings," "The Leonard House: A Passive Solar Addition," and " A n Overview of Alcohol Fuels." Each issue also contains b o o k reviews and a small section o f classified ads. Since solar energy is of interest to an increasing number of people, at the price, Solar Flashes is a bargain and both public and academic libraries should have a subscription.

SUN: Solar Utilization News. 1976--. M. $10.00/individuals; $15.00/commercial and library subscriptions. The Alternate Energy Institute, P.O. Box 3100, Estes Park, CO 80517. The Alternate Energy Institute, which publishes SUN, was founded in 1974 with the purpose "to educate and inform the public on the availability and use of alternate energy sources." SUN, published in newspaper format, is an informative and diverse periodical concerned with all aspects of solar energy. It has information on new products, services, and projects using solar power, fists the most recent NTIS publications on this topic, and discusses patents and R&D work involving solar energy. Recent issues included articles on "A Desert Climate Solar Greenhouse," "Self-Built Passive Solar H o m e " and "Beer Can Collectors Heat Church." Each major article is accompanied by pictures or diagrams; there are also many smaller articles in each issue. SUN is broader in coverage than Solar Flashes but at the reasonable price of each, a library could afford a subscription to both. Western Oil Reporter. 1944--. M. $16.00. Box 917, Denver, CO 80201. Circ. : 3,300. ISSN 0043--3985. This is a solid professional magazine containing information on everything of interest to those engaged in the oil industry, which is increasingly important to Colorado's economy. There are articles on equipment, processes, and discoveries, as well as news of people in the industry and forthcoming seminars. Western Oil Reporter is beneficial to anyone interested in any aspect of energy and the West. OUTDOOR RECREATION Outdoor recreation is "big" in Colorado; it is a major activity of many of its citizens and it is big business for the tourist revenue it generates. The availability o f the mountains for skiing in the winter, hunting in the fall, and camping in the summer, the numerous streams and small lakes for fishing, and the cool, dry air combine to make Colorado a year-round recreation center. It is, therefore, surprising to find so few outdoor recreation magazines published in Colorado. Apparently Coloradoans are busier doing than they are writing. In a state which calls itself Ski County USA there is not one s~ing maga -~ \ zine published within its borders! The three outdoor recreation magazines that are reviewed are each unique and again represent the broad spectrum of interests that is Colorado. Climbing is a commercial publication geared to the serious climber; its color photography is outstanding. Colorado Outdoors Magazine is the only state government publication we included because of its broad range of coverage and its low price. Colorado WiMlife is a good example of a private organization's publication in this area. Two publications were considered for inclusion in this area, but were eliminated because they are really newsletters of private organizations and do not have lasting value for li-. brary collections. One is Trail and Timberline, published by the Colorado Mountain Club, and the second is The Colorado Outfitter, issued b y the Outfitters Professional Society. Both are fun to read, but just didn't meet the criteria established.

Climbing. 1970--. Bi-M. $9.50. Box 3, Aspen, CO 81611.

Circ. : 6,000. ISSN 0045-7159. Climbing is devoted to rock climbing and mountaineering. According to its publishing statement it "prints news, commentary, fiction, accounts of climbs, fine photographs and much more, all about the climbing experience." Its coverage is international and national in scope, not limited to Colorado. It has an extensive Letters to the Editor column, occasional book reviews and classifieds dealing with climbing equipment, instruction, expeditions, etc. The articles are well-written and informative and the photography is magnificent. This is an excellent magazine for academic and public libraries.

Colorado Outdoors Magazine. 1 9 5 2 - . Bi-M. $3.00. Colorado Division of Wildlife, 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216. Circ.: 50,000. Indexed: Key Word Index; WiMlife Research. ISSN 0010--1699. Published by the Division of Wildlife of the Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Outdoors Magazine is "dedicated to the conservation and enjoyment of Colorado outdoors - animals, fish, soil, forests, and waters." Although published for state residents, it is obvious from the extensive Letters to the Editor section that out-of-state residents read and enjoy this magazine as well. The main emphasis for outdoor sports is on hunting and fishing but there are also articles on boating, camping, rock collecting, etc. Although a small magazine (each issue is only about 50 pages) there is both good color photography and short, informative articles. Occasionally it publishes stories and artwork. This would be an excellent buy for schools or public libraries or for any library which needs information on Colorado's outdoor recreation. Colorado Wildlife. 1973-- . M. $15.00. Colorado Wildlife Federation, 5725 St. Vrain Road, Longmont, CO 80501. ISSN 0164--3193. This magazine is the official publication of the Colorado Wildlife Federation whose goal is "to conserve and faithfully defend from waste the natural resources of Colorado and America by protecting habitat, soil and water, fostering wise management and enhancing the status of wildlife." Published in newspaper format, each issue is about eight pages long. Although there is a lot of club news from the Colorado Wildlife Federation, which is affiliated with the National Wildlife Federation, there are also articles and columns of general interest. One permanent column is "Firearms Update: the right o f the PEOPLE to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." Some of the editorial comment is fairly far to the right; in a fall issue was noted "the dangerous concept that animals should have legal rights." Libraries with extensive conservation or environmental collections should be interested in this type o f material; others can probably ignore it. PROFESSIONAL The periodicals in this section are published by professional associations; their magazines are aimed at their membership but are also of interest to others on a national level. The magazines in this group are distinguished from those in the next section - Scholarly - on the basis of their affiliation with an organization. The feature articles are equally well researched and well written, but the professional magazines also include news of the association and items of interest primarily to the members.

Colorado Editor. 1926-- . M. $2.00. Colorado Press Association, 1336 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO 80204. Circ. : 518. ISSN 0010--1567. Appropriately in newspaper format, the Colorado Editor contains much that is of interest to those involved in the Colorado information industry. "PR People," a list of public

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relations professionals by area of expertise appears in each issue. This is a very useful publication for outsiders to get a personal sense of this dynamic field.

Colorado Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. 1 9 7 4 - . 3 issues/year. Free to members. Colorado Association o f Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Box 25 PER Department, Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO 80204. News o f the Colorado Association o f Health, Physical Education and Recreation is transmitted in this simple off-set publication. A thematic approach is employed for signed articles in each issue, e.g., "Art and the Poetry o f Movement," "Co-educational Physical Activity." The contributors include those involved in physical education and recreation at the college, secondary and elementary levels. Unfortunately, due to the lack of indexing, the material is unavailable for others in the field.

Colorado Libraries. 1975--. A. $10.00; Free to members. Colorado Library Association, 3920 South Truckee Court, Aurora, CO 80013. Circ. : 1,000. Indexed: Lib. Lit. ISSN 01479733. Primarily a publication for Colorado librarians, each issue has columns for various interest groups, such as Government Documents and Technical Services. Articles by Colorado librarians covering all aspects of librarianship are included. Association news is heavily reported. Occasionally, brief book reviews are included. Since it is indexed, it is one of many small publications available to librarians in all parts of the country. Colorado Medicine. 1 9 8 0 - . M. $12.00. Colorado Medical Society, 1601 East 19th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218. ISSN 0035--760X. Continuing the Rocky Mountain Medical Journal, this journal contains articles written primarily b y Colorado physicians. Although not as technical as most medical journals, the articles are informative and of current interest. Each issue includes news o f the Society, thorough continuing education opportunities, classified advertisements and obituaries (of members, not patients). Admittedly of limited interest, but useful to other physicians and health personnel considering a medical career in Colorado. Colorado Municipalities. 1925-- . Bi-M. $6.00. Colorado Municipal League, 4800 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 204, Denver, CO 80033. Circ. : 4,000. ISSN 0010-1664. The Colorado Municipal League is a non-profit association organized and operated by Colorado municipalities to provide support services to member cities and to~(ns. Its main objectives are "to represent cities and towns col~ctively in matters before the state and federal government and to provide a wide range of information services to assist municipal officials in managing their governments." This publication contributes to the second objective by publishing articles of timely importance to its members. Each issue's cover is a beautiful color scene of Colorado. Potential citizens of Colorado, neighboring states, and similar high growth areas well might consider subscribing to this publication. Journal o f the Colorado Speech and Hearing Association. 1966--. S--A. Free to members. Colorado Speech and Hearing Association, P.O. Box 10521, Denver, CO 80210. This small journal invites "articles concerning theory, clinical interpretations of research findings, evaluation and remedial procedures, case studies, counseling, and other matters in the field o f speech pathology and audiology." Unfortunately, because it has no indexing, its research value is limited. It

is useful only for those in the field within Colorado as it reports the activities of its members, and news of various programs at the schools of higher education in the state offering programs in speech pathology.

Typographic Journal. 1889-- . M. $6.00. International Typographical Union, P.O. Box 2341, Colorado Springs, CO 80901. Circ.: 110,000. ISSN 0041-4832. This union publication covers U.S. and Canadian local union news. As would be expected, it is a cut above many union monthlies: given the nature o f the union, it features typographical color covers! Signed articles, news stories, primarily pro-union, for example, "New study shows union workers have higher productivity rates" and financial reports appear in each issue. This is an attractive example of a union publication for any library collection. SCHOLARLY Five of the following 11 scholarly publications focus their research efforts on either Colorado and/or the Rocky Mountain region. The Journal of Range Management and Public Land Resources Digest reflect the West's ever constant concern with land management. Those interested in the historical development of the region will recognize Colorado Magazine as one of the finest examples of an historical society publication. More narrow in scope is the limited Colorado Journal of Educational Research, which concentrates on educational research primarily at one of the state's institutions of higher education. Geologists interested in the Rocky Mountain region will be attracted by the Mountain Geologist. The remaining six examples from Colorado's scholarly presses include publications which are not limited by geographic area. The health sciences dominate with the Journal o f Clinical Orthodontics, A ORN Journal (Association of Operating Room Nurses) and the Journal of Environmental Health. The Journal of the American Water Works Association, one of the oldest in our sample and the most widely indexed, was begun in 1914. Finally, two social sciences journals, Africa Today and the Social Science Journal, represent a broader interest o f Colorado scholarly publications. All o f the following publications are indexed and thus accessible for researchers b o t h in and out of Colorado.

Africa Today. 1954-- . A. $10.00. Africa Today Association, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80208. Circ.: 1,800. Indexed: ABC Pol.Sci.; Hist.Abstr.; International African Bibliography; P.A.1.S.; S.S.C.1.; S.S.I.. ISSN 0001-9887. Founded b y the American Committee on Africa in April, 1954, Africa Today is published in association with the Graduate School o f International Studies, University o f Denver. Although the format is inexpensive, the publication is excellent in its coverage o f its subject. Each issue contains-many signed book reviews. With interest in Africa increasing, this publication is essential for academic and large public library collections. Its availability through indexes is impressive. Journal of the American

Water Works Association.

1914- . M. $10.00/member; $20.00/non-member. American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235. Circ.: 3,200. Indexed: A.S.&T.Ind.;BioLAbstr., Chem.A bstr.; Eng.Ind. ISSN 0003--150X. F o r professionals in water engineering, this publication is most valuable. An unusually attractive professional/scholarly journal, it has a number of substantive articles in each issue. Advertisements are often large and in color. A very professionally produced journal which handsomely combines scientific articles with association news.

AORNJournal. 1963--. 13 issues/year. $12.00. Association of Operating Room Nurses, 10170 East Mississippi Avenue, Denver, CO 80231. Circ.: 27,500. Indexed: Index Medicus," Cumulative Index to Nursing and A llied Health Literature; Hospital Literature Index; International Nursing Index. ISSN 0001--2092. This publication provides "personnel in the operating room and related services with original, practical information based on scientific fact and principle." Regular columns cover continuing education, legislation and/or nursing law. Some issues contain short book reviews. A large number of job vacancies are advertised in each issue. The A O R N Journal is of interest for those in this specific profession and those who might be considering nursing as a career.

Colorado Journal o f Education Research. 1962-- . A. $6.00. Bureau of Research and the University of Northern Colorado Chapter o f Phi Delta Kappa, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80631. Circ.: 3,000. Indexed: Current Index to Journals in Education; Exceptional Child Education Abstracts. ISSN 0045--7426. This publication is "devoted to the support of the efforts of Colorado educators in research in all levels of education." The editors solicit articles from Colorado teachers, administrators and graduate students. A useful section, "Dissertation Capsules," is devoted to brief summaries of doctoral dissertations completed at the University o f Northern Colorado. If this were the only institution of higher education in Colorado offering a Ph.D. in education, this section would be far more valuable. Only those academic institutions which emphasize education as a discipline should probably subscribe to this publication.

Colorado Magazine. 1923--. Q. $15.00. Colorado ttistorJcal Society, 1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203. Circ. : 4,000~ Indexed: Amer.Hist.& Life. ISSN 0010--1648. For persons interested in the history of Colorado and its neighboring states, this publication is exceptional. Its scholarly format includes well-documented articles, illustrations, pictures, portraits and maps. The editors welcome "studies of the political, social, ethnic, economic, institutional, and architectural history of the area as well as biographical and histori ographical interpretations." The magazine endeavors to publish those items that will "contribute to the knowledge of the history of Colorado, and the Rocky Mountain West." Cumu-lative indexes are available for 1923--1948 and 1 9 4 9 - 1 9 6 0 This is an outstanding scholarly pubfication. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics. 1 9 6 7 - . . M. $34.00/ individual; $44.00/institution. JPO Inc., Publisher, 1828 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302. Circ." 7,500. Indexed: Ind.Dent. Lit. Very technical articles with graphic photographs make this journal valuable only to those in the profession. "Product News" is a regular feature. A limited classified section includes job opportunities and practices for sale. There are numerous advertisements, many of them in color. The most un husual feature of this strictly scholarly journal is its graphic arts covers. One might think it related to computers, not orthoo dontics !

Journal of Environmental Health. 1938--. Bi--M. $15.00. National Environmental Health Association, 1200 Lincoln Street, Suite 704, Denver, CO 80203. Circ.: 7,000. Indexed: Hosp.Lit.lnd.; Environ.Per.BibL; Biol.Abstr.; Chem.Abstr., Pollut.Abstr.; Ocean.Abstr. ISSN 0022--0892. The subjects of particular interest to the editors of this journal are numerous and include field application of air

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pollution control, solid waste management, water supply, wastewater treatment, hospital and other institutional sanitation mad safety, and other topics pertaining to the environment's effect on human health. Regular departments ~re "Product News," "Law for Environmentalists," "Book Reviews," "Employment Opportunities" and "Audio-Visual Reviews." Because of the timeliness and importance o f the topic, the Journal should be in every large academic and public library.

Journal o f Range Management. 1948- . Bi-M. $22.00/ libraries. Society for Range Management, 2760 West 5th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204. Circ.: 6,000. Indexed: Biol.Abstr., Biol.& Agr.Ind.; Chem.Abstr. ISSN 0022-409X. This journal "serves as a forum for the presentation and discussion o f facts, ideas, and philosophies pertaining to the study, management, and use of rangelands and their several resources." The editors invite high quality papers concerning any phase of range ecosystems or their management. They also ask that they be based on new and adequate information. As a result each issue contains a large number of well-cited articles (usually 15--18). A very professional publication which insists on quality. The Mountain Geologist. 1964-- . 4 issues/year. $12.00. Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists, 217 Colorado Bldg., 1615 California Street, Denver, CO 80202. Circ.: 2,600. Indexed: Chem.A bstr. This publication concentrates on scientific articles, not on association news. Manuscripts are invited on geologic and related subjects, with special emphasis on western North America, and, specifically, on the Rocky Mountain region and adjacent plains and plateau areas. Preference is given to articles submitted by members o f the Association. Each issue contains a few in-depth articles and several pages of simple advertisements, often simply photocopies of personal business cards. Geologists from any area would find this publication of interest. Public Land and Resources Digest. 1963-. S--A. $19.50. Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, Fleming Law Building, University o f Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309. Circ. : 500. Indexed: P.A.I.S. ISSN 0148--6489. Although its address is the University of Colorado, the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation is not associated with the University. The Foundation was organized in 1955 as a non-profit Colorado corporation in order to provide needed publications and continuing legal education for legal practitioners and corporate counsel interested in natural resources law. The Digest, formerly the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Review (prior to Vol. 8, No. 1), was initiated to provide a service to persons wishing to be kept informed of all legal periodical literature relating to natural resources law, including but not limited to public lands, mining, oil and gas, water, environmental matters, timber and grazing. The editors claim that this publication will provide attorneys with nearly all of the references to natural resources and public land law occurring in legal periodical literature. This publication is therefore of extreme importance to anyone involved with natural resources law. Its circulation seems extremely limited; perhaps lawyers in other states who might find it valuable are simply unaware of its existence. A highly valuable indexing source in a growing field of interest. Social Science Journal. 1963-- . 3 issues/year. $9.00. Western Social Science Association, Colorado State University, F o r t Collins, CO 80523. Circ.: 1,300. Indexed: Abstr.Soc. Work.; Amer.Hist.& Life; Curr.Cont.: Behavioral, Social and Management Sciences. ISSN 0035--7634.

The Social Science Journal, formerly the Rocky Mountain Social Science Journal, was transformed from the "Proceedings of the Rocky Mountain Social Science Association" to a scholarly journal during the late 1960s. The Journal invites contributions in the social sciences from authors in the region served by the Western Social Science Association. Each issue has an extensive b o o k review section often presented in thematic groupings, e.g., "Changing Directions in the Study of Peasant Studies." Definitely the Journal belongs in academic and large public libraries. SPECIAL INTERESTS This group of magazines represents the wide diversity of interest of Colorado's population. It appears that there is truly "something for everyone." Interested in crafts? Pick up The Weavers Journal or the Quilter's Newsletter Magazine. Painting and sculpture? Try Artists o f the Rockies and the Golden West or Art Show News. A perhaps more typical Colorado interest, horses, is well represented by Western Horseman or American Cowboy for the rodeo atmosphere of the West. Science for the interested layperson can be found in Earth Science (geolo-gy) and Southwestern Lore (archeology). The Numismatist serves the interest of coin collectors, while Colorado Field Ornithologist is avidly read b y bird watchers. Cat World and Siamese News Quarterly represent interest in the feline species; unfortunately there are no comparable magazines for canines. Hoffin Publishing Company in Arvada~ Colorado, publishes 11 dog magazines, mainly for those inter ested in specific breeds. However, our request for samples went unfulfilled.

American Cowboy. 1 9 3 1 - . M. $12.00. Cardiff Publishing Company, 3900 South Wadsworth Blvd., Denver, CO 80235. This is the official publication of the Professional Rode• Cowboys Association. Formerly entitled Hoofs and ftorn, this colorful publication covers all aspects of national rodeo news Feature articles on rodeo personalities appear in each issue There is good coverage of high school and college rodeo events. The 50th anniversary issue (January 1980) is extremely well done with many pictures from the past. A popular periodical for libraries whose patrons have :~ high interest in rodeos. Art Show News. 1 9 7 2 - . 5 issues/year. $10.00; $9.00/ students. P.O. Box 609, Littleton, CO 80120. This began life as Colorado Art Show News and has r e cently changed its title to reflect its expanded coverage. The majority of each issue is devoted to listings of future exhibitions arranged b y geographic region. There are also Letters to the Editor, articles on techniques, and the business aspect o l being a professional artist. Informative biographical articles on individual artists are frequently present. The magazine is geared toward all types of arts and art-crafts and is recom mended for any artist regardless o f locale. This would make a nice personal gift for a working artist. Artists of" the Rockies and the GoMen West. 1974--. Q. $10.00. 812 South Tejon, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. ISSN 0364--3379. In spite of its rather simple name, this is a beautiful magazine. Its use of color photography and the quality of re~ production are excellent; it is a delight just to browse through it. A large part o f each issue is devoted to advertisements of works the various galleries in the region are currently showing. Because of the fine photography, these are more than just ads; we wish we could go to all the galleries shown! In addition, however, there are substantial articles on Western artists, both current and retrospective. Recently featured were George

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Catlin, John Encinias and Kathy Glidden. An extended column, Art Happenings, gives news o f interest such as museum exhibitions and gallery showings. Artists o f the Rockies covers painting in all media, sculpture and some jewelry. It does not deal with crafts. This is an outstanding publication which should be on the shelves of every library with a fine arts collection. Cat 140rld. 1 9 7 3 - . Bi-M. $8.00. P.O. Box 127, Golden, CO 80401. Circ.: 2,500. ISSN 0163--1926. The "international magazine for the breeder/exhibitor," this covers all aspects o f cat ownership and is not limited to a particular breed. Each issue contains a fist of upcoming shows as well as results of past competitions. There are also articles about care, feeding, genetics, grooming and standards of the various breeds. Each issue is filled with advertisements for selling kittens and for recognition of individual winners. It is truly international in scope; many contributions and advertisements come from overseas. It has limited appeal, but if any library has a need for a magazine on cats, this should be one to consider. Colorado Field Ornithologist. 1967--. A. $5.00 (membership). 1924 N. County Rd. 17, Berthoud, CO 80513. The official journal of the Colorado Field Ornithologists, this magazine is "devoted to the field study o f birds in Colorado. Articles and notes o f scientific or general interest and reports of unusual observations are solicited." Basically, this is the local birdwatchers news containing lists o f birds spotted and a calendar of upcoming field trips and events. While o f most interest to the membership, this type of magazine is also primary source material for information about species being seen in Colorado. As such, it might be considered for purchase by Colorado librarians and by librarians with extensive wildlife or ornithological collections.

F o r anyone interested in quilting, this publication is a must. A thorough calendar of up-coming quilting exhibits, workshops and sales covering the entire U.S. appears in each issue. New quilting designs with diagrams and instructions are presented. Feature articles cover individual quilt makers and different types o f quilts, all enhanced with primarily color pictures. A large classified ads section, "Armchair Shopping Center," concludes each issue. Any public library would probably find patrons eager to have this publication. It would also make an ideal gift for those who are interested in quilting. Siamese N e w s Quarterly. 1959-- (?). A. Free? Siamese Cat Society of America, 2558-C South Vaughn Way, Aurora, CO 80014. Circ.: 600. "The official publication of the Siamese Cat Society of America, Inc.," this has limited appeal and value. If the breeding and showing of Siamese cats is your thing, this is for you. The articles are very specialized; there are lots of advertisements, but surprisingly no show results. The magazine is typeset with no illustrations except in the advertisements. This is probably too limited in its contents to be useful for most li° braries. Southwestern Lore. 1 9 3 5 - . A. $6.00 (only sent to m e m bers). Colorado Archaeological Society, Inc., Dept. of Anthropology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309. Circ.: 650. This small journal seeks manuscripts dealing with "prehistoric and historic archaeology, ethnology, ethnohistory and physical anthropology throughout Colorado and in adjacent and related geographical areas." The title is, perhaps, a little misleading: "lore" seems rather light for this fairly theoretical and factual publication. Although primarily on Colorado, this would be of interest to those interested in the anthropology and archeology o f this region. Cumulative indexes are published irregularly; v. 1-20 (1935--55); v. 21--30 (1955--65) are available.

Earth Science. 1946- . Q. $4.00. E.S. Publishing Co., P.O. Box 1815, Colorado Springs, CO 80901. Circ.: 6,500. Indexed: Biol.Abstr. ISSN 0012-8228. A n international feature magazine of geoscience, the editors claim that it is the "only education magazine of popular geology on earth." Each issue contains excellent photographs, brief book reviews and some advertising. Articles vary in length; some are unsigned. Frequently, when authors are cited, no biographical information or credentials are given. As a result, this weakens its use as a scholarly publication. Libraries who have patrons interested in geology should consider it for acquisition. It would also be useful for those interested in a career in geology.

The Weavers Journal. 1976--. A. $9.50. Colorado Fiber Center, P.O. Box 2049, Boulder, CO 80306. Their own editorial policy sums up their purpose: "In each issue we try to pursue one or more weaving techniques ill depth. Special articles deal with fashion, weaving for interiors~ and non-loom fiber art, as well as marketing, dyeing and spin ning. The emphasis is on teaching techniques and design Sometimes weaving courses are offered in a serial form." The articles are very thorough and well illustrated. This is a thoroughly professional magazine for the serious weaver or for any library with a textiles and clothing department.

The Numismatist. 1888-- . M. American Numismatic Association, P.O. Box 2366, Colorado Springs, CO 80901. $15.00 membership which includes the magazine. Circ.: 32,000. ISSN 0029--6090. This is the official publication of the American Numismatics Association, the largest and most active numismatic association in the world with over 31,000 members. It is o f interest to the serious collector of coins, medals, tokens, and paper money, containing scholarly articles on individuals in the field, medals, types o f win, and so forth. Each issue also contains information from various departments: Books, Calendar of Events, Letters, Notes and Queries, and World News. The Numismatist is a well-done, professional journal and surely deserves a special award for not having changed its title in nearly 100 years!

Western Horseman. 1936-- . M. $9.00. P.O. Box 7980, Colorado Springs, CO 80901. Circ. : 187,029. Indexed: Biol. & Agric.Ind. ISSN 0043-3837. This is the magazine for anyone interested in horses~ whether that interest is breeding, exhibiting or just pleasure riding. Each issue has something for everyone, the articles are well-written and informative. While much of the magazine is devoted to Western riding and rodeo, there are also articles on other "horsey" events - a recent one was about polo! Regular features include an art gallery listing, book reviews, a young rider section and a sort of who's who of horses and people. There is a section of possible pen pals for younger readers, an extensive classified section and a listing of coming events. An excellent magazine which expresses both the pleasure and the business side of horse ownership, t~

Quilter's Newsletter Magazine. 1 9 6 9 - - . 10 issues/year. Leman Publications, Inc., 6700 West 44th Avenue, Wheatridge, CO 80033.

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