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When the Columbian volcano Nevado del Ruiz erupted, it sent a tidal wave of mud, ashes and rocks smashing down on the town of Armero. It left an estimated 25,000 people dead, 22,000 homeless and more than 60,000 acres of farmland ruined. This woman…

Ric Vech's feet are caked in mud as he plants cucumbers to sell for food money.

An exhibition of art by Don Nice was appearing at the Springfield Art Museum. The child was used to illustrate the size of the work.

Roger picks up the week's groceries at a food pantry in the local church basement.

The Vechs and their children, Ric and Sherri, sit in their front room. 'We tried to keep it from the kids but many of the children on the bus are in the same situation. They talked about it on their way to school.'

This is the finish of a 440 yard dash. The boy on the left has his foot on the finish line but the fellow on the right who is a half-stride behind, falls forward catching the tape in his mouth to become the winner.

At a meeting at the local church, lawyers council the farmers on the various types of bankruptcies.

Photographer says, Do you turn em back or do you turn 'em ahead? And one of the more important questions...do you get more or less sleep? Whichever way you look at it...you better set your clock back one hour.

Ingredients of mincemeat.

Carolyn Vech holds a baby chick given to her by her sister. Because the Vechs are in default to the FDIC they can not own any animals.