San Miguel County Poet Laureate Paulo Munguía will be the featured presenter in English and Spanish at the Talking Gourds’ Stories & Poems series at the Wilkinson Public Library on Tuesday June 16^th at 5:15 pm.

“Paulo has really blossomed at our local poet laureate, creating fascinating (and funny)
videos as well as making strong poetry performances in both Spanish and English,” said
Talking Gourds director Art Goodtimes.

Born in Morelos, México and based in Montrose, Colorado, Munguía defines himself as
a free soul. He is the first Hispanic person to be named poet laureate in San Miguel
County (2025-2027)

Co-sponsored by the Wilkinson Public Library and the Telluride Institute, the literary
event is free and open to the public of all ages. Attendees are encouraged to bring a
story or poem of their own, or of someone they like, to read aloud.

For those that like prompts, this month’s will be “Cinco de Mayo” although stories or
poems on any subject are welcome.