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And the West is History

100 years ago: “City Manager Hood has had a force of men busy putting in the new pipeline to connect up the west side of the No. 1 reservoir with the supply pipe.” 75 years ago: “...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “It is understood that negotiations are on for the sale by Mart Bushnell of the Electric Theatre to Barney Soloman.” 75 years ago: “Joining with the rest of Durango...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Some of the boys are bemoaning their fate, that it is only 41 days until Colorado will begin to be ruined by prohibition.” 75 years ago: “If the date of Thanksgivi...

Wetherills’ Quaker roots defined relations with Native Americans

When the Wetherills arrived in the Mancos Valley in 1879, they brought a humanitarian ethic that clashed with Native American policy, says relative and historian Harvey Leake. Lea...

Results of prostate advice called ‘double-edged sword’

After group’s call for less screening, fewer tests and cancer diagnoses

Health Briefs

Free assessments for thyroid function Dr. Nancy Utter, naturopathic doctor at Durango Natural Medicine, will offer free thyroid health assessments from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “William Shea, proprietor of the Trimble Springs Motel, recently purchased the Ernest Campbell ranch in the Animas Valley.” 75 years ago: “Ross Barry, whose applica...

New Mercy treatment center aims to heal stubborn wounds

Hyperbaric oxygen chambers key to treatment

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The City Council was regaled by a spread thrown by Fire Chief Dietrich, City Manger Hood and City Clerk Myers. The feast consisted of oyster stew, celery, spring onions, pick...

Transplant gives new face, scalp to burned firefighter

NEW YORK – A volunteer firefighter badly burned in a 2001 blaze has received the most extensive face transplant ever, covering his skull and much of his neck, a New York hospital announced M...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Don’t overlook the last day of demonstration at the F.R. Graham hardware store today – Cole’s heaters and kitchen ranges. Just what the wife wants for Christmas.” ...

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Yesterday was a busy day in Durango stores. Although the roads are in bad condition, there were many buyers in the city. The sudden change in temperature has made a brisk dem...