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And the West is History

100 years ago: Under the direction of W.E. Duggan, secretary of Durango Trust Co., “Patriotic gentlemen” Patrick Sheridan, “genial kitchen engineer” of the Western Power Co.; Richard Nel...

DATE: Oct 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Durango chefs to collaborate, create at Strater

SASO fundraiser is in its ninth year

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

And the West is History

100 years ago: To encourage people in Durango to become homeowners, B. Glaser offered “one of the desirable Liberty Loan Bonds of $50.00 absolutely free” to each purchaser of farms or reside...

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Overcrowded with spectators, the circus parade was held in Durango. The “longest ever in the city and most comical” parade included “embryo artists” and “great merriment.”...

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Marvel Motor Co. unloaded “a bunch of new Chevrolet cars” to be sold in Durango. The same day, O.T. Trimble, Harris Bros. Mercantile Co. manager, and “a bunch of good ...

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Durango Democrat announced that two area men, Justen Barnett and Alexander Baird, were scheduled to depart for war Oct. 26. The 1917 newspaper described them as “color...

DATE: Oct 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Forty acres of land on Fort Lewis Mesa went on sale last spring, and hadn’t been purchased. The lack of interest forced the owner to rent the place, and “the renter plante...

DATE: Oct 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: It was announced that on Nov. 6, 1917, New Mexico would vote on statewide prohibition. 75 years ago: The first snow of the season fell on Cumbres Pass, accor...

DATE: Oct 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Capt. Jeff Kuss Memorial to break ground in Smyrna

The Blue Angels pilot from Durango died in June 2016

DATE: Oct 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s Office warns residents of recent phone scams

Fraudulent calls from ‘Sgt. McLaughlin’ should be reported

DATE: Oct 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

And the West is History

100 years ago: John L. McNeil of Durango Trust Co., returned from Atlantic City and said that “warning was given to the bankers to expect a five years’ war in Europe.” Businessmen on the Eas...

DATE: Oct 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former teacher dedicates her time to Medicare education

Janice Moore has provided free service to seniors since 2001

DATE: Oct 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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