THURSDAY, APRIL 16 2026
SHORT FILM VIEWING AND EXPERT PANEL EVENT
Join Yampatika in partnership with Friends of the Yampa for Stories of a Changing Watershed
5:00pm
$25 Admission – Includes one drink ticket (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and popcorn
The event will be a combined short film showing and panel discussion about the history of the Colorado and Yampa River watersheds.
Our panel will have a reflective conversation that examines how communities and the river itself have demonstrated resilience amid shifting conditions, offering perspective on the evolving relationship between people, place, and water in the Colorado River system.
The two films that will be showcased are:
- Borne of Water: Follow the journey of Tiyo, a young Hopi boy, as he traverses the Colorado River amidst intense drought to save his village.
- A River’s Reckoning: Discover the opportunities for creative water conservation strategies by following the story of 5th-generation rancher Paul Bruchez leads a coalition of ranchers and environmentalists to restore the Upper Colorado River.
Our panelists include:
- Belle Zars: A writer and historian who has charted the history of the Ute and homesteaders in Routt County and is the grand-daughter of Ferry Carpenter.
- Eugene Buchanan: Renowned outdoor writer, author of Yampa Yearnings, and a former river guide with 25 years of experience covering the world’s waterways.
- Lindsey Marlow: Executive Director of Friends of the Yampa, bringing a background in environmental policy, hydrology, and advocacy.
- Todd Hagenbuch: Ag/Natural Resources Extension Specialist for CSU in Routt County. The 4th generation of his family to ranch in Routt County, He handles all manners of ag issues including small acreage management, weed id and control, rangeland management, and more
