Ballantines transfer Mancos building to nonprofit

Ballantines transfer Mancos building to nonprofit

Mancos Common Press awaits grant to restore historic building, press
Frank Matero and John Hinchman record information about one of the antique linotype machines at the Mancos Times office in January. At right is the antique press.
Grand Avenue buildings are reflected in the Mancos Times office window.
An old picture shows the Mancos Times when the original press was in use.
Board members pose Dec. 17 in front of the Mancos Times building after the Ballantine family donated it to the Mancos Common Press. Pictured from left to right are: Frank Matero, of the University of Pennsylvania, Betsy Harrison, Tami Graham and Richard Ballantine. Clara Martinez was out of town.

Ballantines transfer Mancos building to nonprofit

Frank Matero and John Hinchman record information about one of the antique linotype machines at the Mancos Times office in January. At right is the antique press.
Grand Avenue buildings are reflected in the Mancos Times office window.
An old picture shows the Mancos Times when the original press was in use.
Board members pose Dec. 17 in front of the Mancos Times building after the Ballantine family donated it to the Mancos Common Press. Pictured from left to right are: Frank Matero, of the University of Pennsylvania, Betsy Harrison, Tami Graham and Richard Ballantine. Clara Martinez was out of town.
How to donate

The Common Press is a project of Mancos Valley Resources, and any contribution are tax deductible. Checks can be made out to Mancos Valley Resources with a notation in the memo line for Mancos Common Press and mailed to:
Mancos Valley Resources
P.O. Box 204
Mancos, CO 81328