Birth Year (-Died Year)
1944
Birth City
Colorado Springs
Birth State
CO
Current Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Occupation(s)
Author - Editor, Colorado Midland Quarterly since 1980
Biography
A Colorado Springs native, Mel McFarland is active in local history pursuits and has worked with newspapers, schools, and historical sources in preserving local railroad history.
Education/Training
MAT, University of Southern Colorado, 1977 - Bachelor of Science, University of Southern Colorado, 1971
Local Authors Genres
Published Works
Newspaper columns for the Fountain Valley News, Westside Pioneer, Courier View
Colorado Midland Guide (CMQ, Colorado Springs, CO, 1985)
Midland Route: A Colorado Midland Guide and Data Book (Old Colorado City Histor…
Published Works Book Jackets
Image
Organizations
Fountain Valley Historical Society - Old Colorado City Historical Society - Ute Pass Historical Society - Colorado Midland Railway Historical Society - Pikes Peak Posse Westerners International - Rocky Mountain Railroad Club - Colorado Midland Chapter National Railway Historical Society
Speaker Availability
Yes
Speaker Topics
Mel does presentations on Colorado Springs history, local railroad history, and related subjects.