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And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Publication of the purposes of the Durango Film Producing Company appears to have created an unusual interest on the outside, especially among former residents of the city.” ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “In line with reports that probably will be required this year from each county school superintendent, Miss Florence Salabar, superintendent of the La Plata County schools, ha...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Grocery solicitors – A saleslady for an outside grocery house is now working in this city and exhibiting prices for groceries that look mighty good to the average housewife.”...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Interesting billiards game – About 175 people witnessed the most interesting billiards games ever played in this city, when Frank Loft and Charlie McKinney met in a 300-point...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Durango Exchange received a specimen of stock beets from Agent McCulley of The D.&R.G. grown in San Juan County by Mr. J.D. Adsit on an area of 720 square feet.” ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “E. L. Kent and family, who started for Mancos yesterday morning, were among the passengers who returned on the same train last night.” 75 years ago: “A new paint j...

And the West is History

100 years ago: At a meeting of the newly elected directors of the Durango Exchange, held last night, new officers for the ensuing year were chosen. 75 years ago: “Several Durango ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “At the close of their regular meeting Tuesday, La Plata Circle No. 190 Women of Woodcraft held their installation ceremonies.” 25 years ago: “All but one member of...

And The West is History

100 years ago: “Durango proves best by test. Our former townsman, A. Rex Molette, who established a law office in Pasadena, California, in November, has found that conditions there do not co...

And the West is HIstory

100 years ago: “Durango Proves Best by Test. Our former townsman, A. Rex Molette, who established a law office in Pasadena, California, in November has found that conditions there do not com...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Reports came to the Exchange several days ago that a rumor was gaining credence, both at Durango and Ignacio, to the effect that this organization, while apparently favoring ...

And The West is History

100 years ago: “The D&RG is ... refusing to run passenger trains on the Silverton branch at night when a snow storm is in progress.” 75 years ago: “One of the finest stand of Doug...
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