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And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The May Day is doing extensive development work and the prospects for a good season are very favorable. Twenty-five men are employed.” 75 years ago: “The co...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The treasure seekers are already bucking the snow in the gulches and on the north hillsides, rambling through the California mining district. The old-time miners are ‘wor...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Class of 1916 is the largest in the history of Durango High. This year’s graduating class is the largest in the history of the school, numbering 44, including 28 girl...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Twelve cars of wool arrived yesterday afternoon from Farmington. The shipments go to the Philadelphia and Boston markets.” 75 years ago: “Mrs. Raymond Israe...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “With a big day at Ignacio Sunday, The Smelter plays Ignacio. A program of horse races have been arranged. All local fans should be there with bells on.” 75 ...

and the west is history

100 years ago: “Manager J.R. Richter Jr. of the Silverton Northern Railroad company began work last week in opening the Gladstone railroad, and a good sized crew of men are not at work h...

and the west is history

100 years ago: “Sunnyside raises wages 25 cents a day and all three La Plata producers open May 1. The California mining district in the La Platas will be roaring with activity and burni...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Fort Lewis school opened April 17 for its first term under the new plan. The enrollment, while under that of last winter, is good, considering the change that has bee...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Game Warden Cummings returned from a trip to the head of the Western Colorado Power Company flume in the Cascade section. He found four feet of snow on the ground.” ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “There are at this time many newcomers from distant states looking over the various sections of the great San Juan Basin with a view of either buying or taking up land. To...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Elaborate programs inspired by the Easter-tide were rendered at the churches. The day was ideal and the services were more largely attended than for many months. In the a...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “A trio of Mancos men who snowshoed to the top of the La Platas a few days ago for the purpose of relocating some claims, found the snow so deep only the tops of trees pro...
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