Jesse Millen-Johnson
Position: Staff reporter
Phone Number: (970), 375-4566

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The late flood waters in Spring Creek were the means whereby ‘Spud’ House made a lasting ‘rep’ among the railroad boys by being the only one to walk the plank across the ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Mrs. James Moore, who underwent an operation for varicose veins yesterday at Mercy Hospital, is doing nicely.” 75 YEARS AGO: “Elite Beauty Shoppe – ‘Where H...

And the West is History

75 YEARS AGO: “Army seeking Durango young men as pilots: A young man can earn a highly paid job and become an expert pilot. Applicants must be over 21, under 28, and not married.” ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Six big reels at the Gem tonight for 10 cents. Better air, better seats, and better music – go to the Gem.” 75 YEARS AGO: “Opening their water taps late Sat...

And the West is History

50 YEARS AGO: “Dear Senora San Juan: What’s this world coming to? All this tommy-rot I keep reading in the Herald about recreation for children – organized play groups, swimming classes,...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “A canning demonstration will be held at the home of Mr. Miller on Wednesday. W.E. Valpon of the Boys and Girls Clubs will conduct a demonstration.” 50 YEARS...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Mrs. Alex Allan miraculously escaped instant death when she was struck by lightning near Pagosa Springs. Her shoes were shredded and her lungs bled severely, but she is n...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “It has been rather slow to get many in this area to realize that good roads are to become one of the most important assets of San Juan County.” 75 years ago...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “To think I suffered all these years from rheumatism when one 25-cent bottle of Sloan’s Liniment cured me!” 75 years ago: “It’s harvest time again. Stockmen,...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Durango market prices: Wheat, no. 1 milling - $1.50; Oats – $1.65.” 75 years ago: “Trimble Springs Nite Club brings beautiful ‘Mercedes,’ queen of the fans ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “For the first time since settlement of the San Juan began over 40 years ago, a road has crossed it from the outside. Five autos drove by their own power from South Fork t...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Bailey-Pinkstaff auto party, which left Aztec ten days ago, was scheduled to reach Los Angeles yesterday.” 75 years ago: “John Wayne, Betty Field and Ha...