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And the West is History

100 years ago: “‘Billy’ Barnett went over to the La Platas to resume his work of prospecting in that country. ‘Billy’ is not a diamond drill operator, but – he sure knows how to pound the ot...

DATE: Sep 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The apple crop in the lower country is not what it was last year – Fancy Jonathans are held at $1.50 the box in car-load lots and they are not so abundant – others standard v...

DATE: Sep 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Colorado-New Mexico Fair suffered a damper, literally speaking, that did not put a damper upon the enthusiasm and ardor of the officers of the associations. Early morning...

DATE: Sep 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Three hours and a half is good time from Pagosa to Durango but that is the pace the Pagosa autos are setting for Colorado-New Mexico Fair visitors. By Rio Grande you fool awa...

DATE: Sep 23, 2013 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “An extra freight was run up to Silverton district and returned with a fine bunch of ore for the local Smelter.” 75 years ago: “After this weekend Durango people ca...

DATE: Sep 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Al Hubbard is reported to be preparing to ship something like 2,200 head of his sheep to the markets, very shortly. This will be some little shipment to handle. His lambs are...

DATE: Sep 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Local News

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Are you ready to help entertain those who visit the Colorado-New Mexico Fair? Hospitality is the cleverest kind of advertising.” 75 years ago: “One night this week...

DATE: Sep 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “State Commissioner of Mines Thomas R. Henahen was an arrival on the Southern from a visit and inspection of the La Plata Mining District. ... That Henahen should be enthused ...

DATE: Sep 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Otto Mears was a passenger enroute from Denver to Silverton on the Eastern train last night. Agent Brown declares that Mr. Mears does not look a day older than he did 20 year...

DATE: Sep 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: A classified advertisement read, “Wanted – Boy to do soda fountain and janitor work; with some experience and not afraid of work. No booze or cigarettes. Good wages, permanent...

DATE: Sep 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Roger Frank Grubb was in for a bunch of beans and some sow-bosom from the Animas Station up the valley.” 75 years ago: “Plans for a Durango municipal band are deve...

DATE: Sep 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Once more, the Gold King at Gladstone has resumed its former place at the head of shippers of concentrates in San Juan County with a record of 1,050 tons for July. The reliab...

DATE: Sep 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

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