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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
FBI recovers paintings stolen more than 40 years ago from N.M. museum
June 6 (UPI) -- A pair of stolen paintings have been returned to a museum in New Mexico after they were missing for more than 40 years, the FBI confirmed on Friday. The FBI credited its free Stolen Art App launched in 2023 for helping to identify and recover the paintings by artists Victor Higgins and Joseph Henry Sharp. The two works of art were stolen in March 1985 from the University of New Mexico's Harwood Museum of Art, located in Taos. The town of approximately 6,400 people is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and known for its historic buildings. The FBI did not say if anyone has been charged in relation to the stolen paintings, only that "cooperation of multiple individuals and other entities contacted during the investigation was critical to the recovery of these paintings," and that "all investigative leads have been exhausted at this time." The museum is holding a special unveiling Friday night for Higgins' oil painting titled "Aspens," and Sharp's "Oklahoma Cheyenne." Both men were members of the Taos Society of Artists. "We are thrilled to announce a historic moment for Harwood Museum of Art. After 40 years, two paintings stolen during the infamous 1985 Harwood Heist -- works by Victor Higgins and Joseph Henry Sharp -- have been officially returned to the museum," the museum wrote on Facebook. "The FBI has delivered the recovered artworks to our Collections and Curatorial Departments, marking a major moment of closure and celebration for our community and the legacy of Taos art." "We are grateful for the cooperation of all parties involved," Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office Margaret Girard said in the agency's statement. "The recovery of these stolen paintings is a powerful reminder that the FBI continues to commit investigative resources to recover cultural property and return these stolen items to their rightful owners." Friday's event also includes a screening of a documentary about the thefts. "The evening will feature a special panel of individuals who have been part of this story since the 1980s and a screening of The Thief Collector at 5:30 pm, the riveting documentary that dives into the couple responsible for the 1985 Harwood heist," reads the museum's Facebook post. In addition to the FBI, museum officials credit amateur historical crime researcher Lou Schachter with uncovering the location of the paintings, in the estate of New Mexico school teachers Jerry and Rita Alter. "Without his sleuthing, this artwork would never be back where it belongs," Harwood Marketing and Development Associate Sylvia Tawse told the Taos News in an interview.
UPI
4 days ago
- UPI
FBI recovers paintings stolen more than 40 years ago from N.M. museum
1 of 2 | A pair of stolen paintings, including Victor Higgins' 1932 oil painting Aspens, have been returned to a museum in New Mexico after they were missing for more than 40 years, the FBI confirmed on Friday. Photo courtesy of the FBI June 6 (UPI) -- A pair of stolen paintings have been returned to a museum in New Mexico after they were missing for more than 40 years, the FBI confirmed on Friday. The FBI credited its free Stolen Art App launched in 2023 for helping to identify and recover the paintings by artists Victor Higgins and Joseph Henry Sharp. The two works of art were stolen in March 1985 from the University of New Mexico's Harwood Museum of Art, located in Taos. The town of approximately 6,400 people is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and known for its historic buildings. The FBI did not say if anyone has been charged in relation to the stolen paintings, only that "cooperation of multiple individuals and other entities contacted during the investigation was critical to the recovery of these paintings," and that "all investigative leads have been exhausted at this time." The museum is holding a special unveiling Friday night for Higgins' oil painting titled "Aspens," and Sharp's "Oklahoma Cheyenne." Both men were members of the Taos Society of Artists. "We are thrilled to announce a historic moment for Harwood Museum of Art. After 40 years, two paintings stolen during the infamous 1985 Harwood Heist -- works by Victor Higgins and Joseph Henry Sharp -- have been officially returned to the museum," the museum wrote on Facebook. "The FBI has delivered the recovered artworks to our Collections and Curatorial Departments, marking a major moment of closure and celebration for our community and the legacy of Taos art." "We are grateful for the cooperation of all parties involved," Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office Margaret Girard said in the agency's statement. "The recovery of these stolen paintings is a powerful reminder that the FBI continues to commit investigative resources to recover cultural property and return these stolen items to their rightful owners." Friday's event also includes a screening of a documentary about the thefts. "The evening will feature a special panel of individuals who have been part of this story since the 1980s and a screening of The Thief Collector at 5:30 pm, the riveting documentary that dives into the couple responsible for the 1985 Harwood heist," reads the museum's Facebook post. In addition to the FBI, museum officials credit amateur historical crime researcher Lou Schachter with uncovering the location of the paintings, in the estate of New Mexico school teachers Jerry and Rita Alter. "Without his sleuthing, this artwork would never be back where it belongs," Harwood Marketing and Development Associate Sylvia Tawse told the Taos News in an interview.
Axios
15-05-2025
- General
- Axios
These are Colorado's most popular baby names in 2024
Lots of little Liams, Olivias, Aspens and Wilders are coming to a kindergarten near you. Driving the news: The Social Security Administration on Thursday dropped its list of the most popular baby names in 2024. Liam (once again) was the top boy name in Colorado, with 423 newborns given the name. Olivia reclaimed the No. 1 spot for girls, accounting for 277 babies, after briefly losing the crown to Charlotte last year. Zoom in: The most distinctively Colorado names — more common here than nationally — included Aspen, Willa and Juniper for girls, and Wilder, Forrest and Cruz for boys.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania landowners urged to protect trees from spongy moths
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is pushing for landowners to protect their land from spongy moths. Spongy moths are a major threat to forests and have killed millions of trees across the Commonwealth. For the past three years, populations have reached outbreak levels and have contributed to widespread defoliation. Nearly 70% of Pennsylvania's forests are privately owned, so the DCNR is encouraging landowners to secure aerial spraying services while availability remains. Spillway repair prompts water drawdown at Somerset Lake Oak trees are the primary target, but spongy moth caterpillars also feed on: Apple Alder Aspens Basswood Birches Hemlock Pine Spruce Tamarack (larch) Willows Witch hazel Treatment should target the small caterpillars during their critical development stage in May. With limited aerial applicators and a short treatment window, landowners should schedule services as soon as possible. DCNR provides a list of aerial applicators, a suppression guide, and expert foresters in each county to assist landowners. In 2024, the DCNR treated over 220,000 acres of state forest or park land and is planning to treat 75,000 acres, mainly in northeast and central Pennsylvania. Female spongy moths lay egg masses containing anywhere from 100-1,500 eggs each during June and July. You can learn more about the spongy moth on the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
