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Show Water - 73 6 Explains why the Towaoc school was closed and that lack of water keeps it closed. During the 1930s a majority of families camped nearby and sent children to day school. When drought ended and families began to follow flocks again, children were taken out of school. NA/ RG75/ 45152- 1944- Con Ute 806 Aug. 23, 194 6 Murray, H. W. , Sec, Cortez Chamber of Commerce Letter to O. L. Chapman Reports that Indians want Towaoc school opened. Protests statement that water is difficult to obtain. Suggests development of nearby springs. NA/ RG75/ 4575/ 1943- Con Ute 131 Mar. 2, 1951 Mills, George, Chairman Minutes, Ute Mountain Tribal Council Discussion of artificial rain making, gravel, salaries, land and water developments in Mancos River area, pensions, rehabilitation funds and additional purchase of sheep. Also, approval of oil leases. NA/ RG75/ 2195- 1949- Con Ute 054 Mar. 14, 1951 Mills, George, Chairman Minutes, Ute Mountain Tribal Council Approved resolution to advertise lands for oil and gas leases. Discussion of request for permission to bulldoze a road and how the domestic water supply should be developed as well as what to do with Mancos Farm and trespassing at Shakey Head Spring. NA/ RG75/ 40617- 11946- Con Ute 054 Sept. 6, 1951 Mills, George, Chairman Minutes, Ute Mountain Tribal Council Discussion of wages, water situation at Towaoc, |
