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And the West is History

100 years ago: “If anyone should tell you that Silverton is at the tail end of the mineral procession in the San Juan triangle just refer them to the records of ore shipments during July of ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: A classified advertisement read: “For Sale – The residence properties of W.T. Kirkpatrick on Third Avenue, between Eighth and Ninth streets, are for sale. Low prices and items...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Wright Amusement Company vaudeville artists, are drawing the big crowds to the Gem Theater. Their movies are fine, and each evening they put on three vaudeville acts of g...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Mrs. J. A. Coppinger and daughter, Miss Gladys, of North Durango went up to the summer camp at Pine Ridge where Mr. Coppinger has his summer headquarters for his large sheep ...

Health Brief

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And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Rev. I. Linthicum, father of Mrs. Jasper Hayhurst, who is visiting his daughter, was pleasantly surprised. While calling at the home of Mrs. Brewer, a neighbor, he was gr...

Camp in a vintage Airstream

FORT COLLINS (AP) – Camping at Horsetooth Reservoir has reached a new comfort level. A tricked-out Airstream Classic camper that boasts many of the amenities of home – including a...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Sixteen cars of ore are to arrive from Silverton for the local plant. Shipments from that camp are rapidly increasing and the ore values average high.” 75 years ag...