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

And the West is History

75 years ago: Outdoor writer and Pittman-Robinson project coordinator Arthur H. Carnatt, superintendent of the state game farm Bob Ford, and wildlife technician Ralph Schmitt met with di...

And the West is History

100 Years Ago: Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Stookey of Hesperus departed for their old home in Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, to visit relatives. 75 Years Ago: There were musical numbers ...

And the West is History

100 Years Ago: There were for-sale advertisements for full-blood white leghorn roosters and “all of my household furniture” by Mrs. B.W. Salomon. 75 years ago: Mrs. Clorind...

And the West is History

100 Years Ago: The Smelter band was considering booking Clifford’s military farce, “Billy Single.” One of the attractions featured an 18-piece orchestra, “which scores its hit without a ...

And the West is History

100 Years Ago: There were wanted advertisements for a “4- or 5-room furnished house,” “goats or other livestock or residence in Durango” and those seeking auto-shop services to “doll up”...

And the West is History

100 Years Ago: Mr. and Mrs. Matt Harrington were “showered with congratulations” by friends and family at their 23rd anniversary celebration. 75 years ago: Mayor John Fankh...

And the West is History

100 Years Ago: Dr. Richardson had a birthday anniversary dinner at the Strater Hotel and entertained seven guests. 75 years ago: District Attorney James M. Noland of Durang...

Author Craig Childs to discuss Apocalyptic Planet

Common reading book an ‘optimistic’ look at apocalypse

And the West is History

100 Years Ago: The bowling alleys reopened in Durango and offered an individual tournament contest to local players. 75 years ago: Mrs. Jean Dolan hosted a party to honor M...

And the West is History

100 Years Ago: A sarcastic staff writer announced, “the weather maker was kinder to Animas City this morning. It was only 12 below.” 75 years ago: Mr. and Mrs. John Hedderm...

And the West is History

100 Years Ago: Mrs. Jack Wigglesworth of Telluride left Durango after mourning the death of her sister, May Shields Kaylor, with the rest of her family. 75 years ago: Russe...

And the West is History

100 Years Ago: The Western Colorado Power Co. installed its eighth electric sign in Durango at Parson’s drug store. 75 years ago: Motorists from Durango, Bayfield and Oxf...