Doug Nichols—scientist, colleague, mentor, friend
Several of us from Berthoud braved the slick streets and Denver traffic to pay our respects to friend and neighbor, Doug Nichols. For the celebration of his life, we joined…
Douglas Nichols, Ph.D., 1942-2010
Doug Nichols, Ph. D., paleontologist and Berthoud resident, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 21, 2010, at the age of 67.
Former Recorder columnist Doug Nichols passes away
We were saddened to learn that our friend and colleague Doug Nicols passed away this afternoon. Doug had take a fall in December and had broken his leg. He seemed…
Preserving a Paleontologic Treasure Chest
Aug. 20, 2009, was the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, a site maintained by the National Park Service for the preservation of spectacular plant…
Dinosaurs and Other Colorado Fossils
As dinosaur lovers of all ages in our state know, the Colorado State Fossil is the stegosaur (Stegosaurus stenops). This familiar herbivorous dinosaur with rows of plates along its back…
Colorado’s Oldest Living Residents
Have you met one of Colorado’s oldest living residents? No, it is not that cranky, old guy down the street; it is the bristlecone pine. They are among the oldest…
Colorado’s Natural Fireworks—Volcanoes
Recently, fireworks have been heard around town, but they were nothing compared with Colorado’s natural fireworks -- volcanoes. Volcanoes in Colorado? Yes! Well, not recently, but definitely in the geological…