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And the West is History

100 years ago: A “Colorado boy” was killed “while bringing in the wood” after he fell and the load landed on top of him. 75 years ago: Local rationing board officials relea...

DATE: Sep 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Afraid that his grandmother might kill herself if he was called for active duty, “a considerate young man of a neighboring city” begged for exemption from army service. Hi...

DATE: Sep 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Durango to host cancer-wellness conference

Two-day event to include keynote address, workshops

DATE: Sep 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Health

And the West is History

100 years ago: Roy Tewksberry’s right hand became infected after he was injured while hauling machinery from La Junta Basin. He sought treatment for blood poisoning in Durango. ...

DATE: Sep 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Wells Fargo Express Co. turned over its Denver and Rio Grande, Rio Grande Southern and Western Pacific railway offices to the Adams Express Co. 75 years ...

DATE: Aug 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Georgie Schreck “made it in for a little pasear on the main drag and took back a load of eats to his home on the Florida.” 75 years ago: Richard Norman “Dutc...

DATE: Aug 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Supernova Furniture heads donation drive to help Houston

Donations accepted at Home Depot parking lot and furniture store

DATE: Aug 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

And the West is History

100 years ago: The “city dads” held their scheduled meeting, and “had a little gabfest.” They reviewed and rejected the petition of Jake Aranow, who wanted to move a tin shack “up next d...

DATE: Aug 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Felix Croke was in town and “dropped an egg in Graden’s.” The Durango Democrat added, “if Felix had dropped another egg it would have been too bad.” 75 years...

DATE: Aug 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: James A. Baird “of the Breen section” spent time in Durango and “was an interesting visitor.” 75 years ago: Colorado State Patrol was seeking new recruits to...

DATE: Aug 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: About 35 “of the Ignacio folk” were in town to attend “the big picnic” at Fort Lewis. 75 years ago: The price of “staple work clothing” was reduced by the OP...

DATE: Aug 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: A man “on an Indian go-devil” was heading west on 11th Street toward Main Avenue in the oncoming lane and “collided with the side of Mrs. Jim Jarvis.” The rider of the go-...

DATE: Aug 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

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