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Forrest Stone
Position: Staff reporter
Phone Number: 375-4566

And the West is History

March 14 100 years ago: The pupils of the Whittier school were “very active in the service of their country and have shown their patriotism by investing $125.25 in war stamps.” ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: H.C. Haffner of Fort Lewis Mesa was in Durango to gather supplies and bring them back home. 75 years ago: “Animas Valley Grangers” attended “a splendid meeti...

And the West is History

100 years ago: James R. Pitcher Jr., “mining and railroad man of Silverton,” was in Durango while he waited for the track to reopen for regular traffic following an avalanche that closed...

Area nurses to receive awards for excellence Thursday

Dr. Jean Watson will be Nightingale Luminary Awards speaker

Miller Middle School student wins regional trail riding award

Molly Stanifer rode 200 miles on her horse during season

Railroad nationally recognized for fire mitigation

National award given to promote effective practices in community

And the West is History

100 years ago: Charles Hall “of the New Windsor” departed from Del Norte for Durango to look after duties “in connection with the position of secretary of the Commercial organization in ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: While hauling wood, Durangoan Jack Akers “met with a peculiar accident that might easily have proved fatal.” He was “riding on the hounds of the wagon” when one of the rea...

And the West is History

100 years ago: The “old-fashioned hoe cake,” which is cooked on the top of the stove and served with buttermilk, was described as “a delicious lunch” by The Durango Democrat. ...

Hantavirus cases reported in Farmington and Denver

Three cases have been recorded during past month

Longtime area resident Franklin Anderson receives public service award

Colorado State University Alumni added Franklin W. Anderson to '50-year club'

And the West is History

100 years ago: Anna Fredlund was listed as a visitor in Durango. She was in the city to transact business deals. 75 years ago: Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bodo, local contributors ...