It could be the jewel tones of the lofty Sangre de Cristos or the perfect clarity of the crisp Rocky Mountain air that gives Susie Cotcher her special vision when applying beads on her hats and hatbands. Their color combinations are so dazzling they rival nature. Among the few professional bead workers in the country, Susie manages to stay self-employed outside a remote mountain town of fewer than 100 people and shares the wealth of her enterprise with five talented employees. She’s the wel


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