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And the West is History

100 years ago: According to the county clerk’s records, March had been “a bum month for Cupid.” A woman’s explanation was “it’s due to the H.C. of I” and “a mean man” said it was “due to...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: Lawrence Nolan left his home “by invitation of his neighbors” after they “used the horsewhip on him freely.” He was in search of law officers who could “come to his rescue...

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

Spring snowfall leaves 20 inches on Red Mountain Pass

More precipitation expected today

DATE: Mar 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

And the West is History

100 years ago: Colorado College students Miss Sophie Paul and Miss Glady Bendure performed in “The Critic.” The comedy was described as the year’s “most pretentious given by the college ...

DATE: Mar 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Miss Florence Ruffe entertained the School Ma’ams Sewing club, and enjoyed “chatting, needlework and a comprehensive program of eats.” 75 years ago: Mrs. Jul...

DATE: Mar 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Monroe Fields, upon his return to Aztec, reported improved conditions in his section; the farmers were “getting good prices for their products” and they planned to increas...

DATE: Mar 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Rico mining district was formed into a thriving mining camp, which was composed of “a bunch of live ones” who were going after the railroads for a better service. ...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: The trial of Kenneth M. Murray, “former secretary of School District No. 9 of this county,” began with the first of 18 counts of embezzlement of school funds. ...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: Leonard Scott visited Durango from Monticello, Utah, on a short business trip. After selling his ranch in Hay gulch, he became a man of the sheep business. 7...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: Charley Heathers returned to Durango from his sheep and cattle camp on the La Plata. 75 years ago: Burt Haigler, farm owner, sold a cellar-full of potatoes t...

DATE: Mar 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Classified want advertisements included a “young school girl for companion to aged lady” and an ice cream factory and bottling works for trade, which was available because...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: Classified want advertisements included a “first-class milker and good dairyman,” a “second-hand safe” and “three good rock men at Bell’s quarry near Rockwood.” ...

DATE: Mar 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

Spring snowfall leaves 20 inches on Red Mountain Pass

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

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