And the West is History

100 years ago: “Mrs. James Moore, who underwent an operation for varicose veins yesterday at Mercy Hospital, is doing nicely.” 75 YEARS AGO: “Elite Beauty Shoppe – ‘Where H...

DATE: Aug 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

25 YEARS AGO: â€œColorado residents, foundations and companies have donated $125,000 to help save four Anasazi cliff dwellings in southwestern Colorado. The funds have come from the Adop...

DATE: Aug 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

75 YEARS AGO: “Army seeking Durango young men as pilots: A young man can earn a highly paid job and become an expert pilot. Applicants must be over 21, under 28, and not married.” ...

DATE: Aug 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Six big reels at the Gem tonight for 10 cents. Better air, better seats, and better music – go to the Gem.” 75 YEARS AGO: “Opening their water taps late Sat...

DATE: Aug 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

50 YEARS AGO: “Dear Senora San Juan: What’s this world coming to? All this tommy-rot I keep reading in the Herald about recreation for children – organized play groups, swimming classes,...

DATE: Aug 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “A canning demonstration will be held at the home of Mr. Miller on Wednesday. W.E. Valpon of the Boys and Girls Clubs will conduct a demonstration.” 50 YEARS...

DATE: Aug 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “It has been rather slow to get many in this area to realize that good roads are to become one of the most important assets of San Juan County.” 75 years ago...

DATE: Aug 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Bailey-Pinkstaff auto party, which left Aztec ten days ago, was scheduled to reach Los Angeles yesterday.” 75 years ago: “John Wayne, Betty Field and Ha...

DATE: Jul 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

50 YEARS AGO: “If you’re a garden enthusiast, be careful about the way you use insecticides with your garden hose. It’s never a good idea to attach a can containing poison to the hose, b...

DATE: Jul 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Harry Frank, 38, a mining man and former auditer of Silverton Northern, died at a hospital in Denver where he was being treated for nervous trouble. Frank and the patient...

DATE: Jul 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Mrs. W.A. Hunter returned from a two-month trip to Oklahoma yesterday. The trip was pleasant except for the last ten days, when the high temperatures went up to 110 degre...

DATE: Jul 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Wild auto drivers are a menace. It is believed and sincerely hoped that speeding will become a thing of the past once the novelty of the automobile passes away.” ...

DATE: Jul 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday