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And the West is History

100 years ago: “Frank Day and Mrs. Day left to spend some time at Pagosa Springs, where the former will take the waters for his rheumatism.” 75 years ago: “Only 47 more days in w...

DATE: Nov 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Miss Ruth Linebarger and Mrs. J.J. Schenk, of Tiffany, who brought in the election returns from that precinct, remained in town to attend to shopping.” 75 years ag...

DATE: Nov 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “A.S. Berkey, an employee at the smelter, returned from Silverton, where he went to cast a wet vote. He says he didn’t come home with any money but don’t care, as he throwed a...

DATE: Nov 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “With a vote of approximately 70 percent of the total registration La Plata County indicates the election of the entire Democratic ticket with three exceptions.” 75...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Lester Bradshaw delivered one coyote hide at the county treasurer’s office and drew down the state bounty of $2.” 75 years ago: “Judge and Mrs. T. E. Higgins were ...

DATE: Nov 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: An advertisement read: “At the Gem tonight – A two-reel feature ‘Trinkets of Tragedy’ a drama of mystery that is intensely interesting. Come and bring your friends. Also a ‘Bu...

DATE: Nov 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Steady run of good pictures at the Electric Theater these nights. Shown for one day only a two-reel picture by the Domino Company entitled ‘A Relic of Old Japan’ and another ...

DATE: Nov 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Farmington train from the heart of the fruit belt was over an hour late; caused by an engine failure.” 75 years ago: “William Johnson, well-known international...

DATE: Oct 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Voters don’t be deceived by the wording of the prohibition amendment, which is No. 2 on the ballot. If you are FOR state-wide prohibition, vote yes. If you are AGAINST the is...

DATE: Oct 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Oscar Anderson, of the Animas Valley, was in town with a load of apples and potatoes for the local markets.” 75 years ago: “Contributions of $1 each have been made...

DATE: Oct 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “‘Snapper’ Garrison, of The Denver Post’s circulations staff, came in last night from Ignacio and Bayfield where he has been looking after business for his paper and incidenta...

DATE: Oct 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is history

100 years ago: “A town plat of Griffith has just been completed by Wigglesworth and Skoog, county engineers, for J.A. Laughren to be filed with the board of county commissioners. Laughren ha...

DATE: Oct 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

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Photos: A colorful carnival30002000Nate Bell, of Frazier Shows, sets up a mini carousel on Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, which will be in town through the Memorial Day weekend. About 20 rides will offer thrills, in addition to there being a dozen game booths and seven food stands. The carnival will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The weekend hours will be from 2 to 11 p.m., including Monday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002036Frazier Shows begins to set up its carnival on Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, which will be in town through the Memorial Day weekend. About 20 rides will offer thrills, in addition to there being a dozen game booths and seven food stands. The carnival will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The weekend hours will be from 2 to 11 p.m., including Monday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)28161558Frazier Shows begins to set up its carnival on Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, which will be in town through the Memorial Day weekend. About 20 rides will offer thrills, in addition to there being a dozen game booths and seven food stands. The carnival will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The weekend hours will be from 2 to 11 p.m., including Monday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001900Frazier Shows begins to set up its carnival on Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, which will be in town through the Memorial Day weekend. About 20 rides will offer thrills, in addition to there being a dozen game booths and seven food stands. The carnival will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The weekend hours will be from 2 to 11 p.m., including Monday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002000Frazier Shows begins to set up its carnival on Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, which will be in town through the Memorial Day weekend. About 20 rides will offer thrills, in addition to there being a dozen game booths and seven food stands. The carnival will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The weekend hours will be from 2 to 11 p.m., including Monday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001750Frazier Shows begins to set up its carnival on Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, which will be in town through the Memorial Day weekend. About 20 rides will offer thrills, in addition to there being a dozen game booths and seven food stands. The carnival will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The weekend hours will be from 2 to 11 p.m., including Monday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002088Frazier Shows begins to set up its carnival on Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, which will be in town through the Memorial Day weekend. About 20 rides will offer thrills, in addition to there being a dozen game booths and seven food stands. The carnival will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The weekend hours will be from 2 to 11 p.m., including Monday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002241Frazier Shows begins to set up its carnival on Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, which will be in town through the Memorial Day weekend. About 20 rides will offer thrills, in addition to there being a dozen game booths and seven food stands. The carnival will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The weekend hours will be from 2 to 11 p.m., including Monday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001997Frazier Shows begins to set up its carnival on Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, which will be in town through the Memorial Day weekend. About 20 rides will offer thrills, in addition to there being a dozen game booths and seven food stands. The carnival will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The weekend hours will be from 2 to 11 p.m., including Monday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001865Frazier Shows begins to set up its carnival on Tuesday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, which will be in town through the Memorial Day weekend. About 20 rides will offer thrills, in addition to there being a dozen game booths and seven food stands. The carnival will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The weekend hours will be from 2 to 11 p.m., including Monday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
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