And the West is History

100 years ago: “A division of Ignacio and Oxford citizens wants a permanent highway between the towns. The residents say they will put a flag on the barn and wear white collars when tour...

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

And the West is History

50 YEARS AGO: “The Colorado Civil Rights Commission is holding its monthly meeting in Durango on Friday. The Commission administers the three state laws prohibiting discrimination in emp...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “It is foolish to think you can gain a good complexion by using face powder. Get at the root of the trouble with Dr. King’s New Life Pills, available for $0.25 at your dru...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The San Juan Wool Growers’ Association will pay a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and capture of anyone illegally holding sheep.” 75 YEARS...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Every resource that nature has provided in the San Juan Basin should be developed and utilized by our people. This goes without saying.” 75 YEARS AGO: “Bing...

DATE: Jul 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The mosquito that helped ruin Rome is after you: At least two diseases, malaria and yellow fever, are carried by these disagreeable pests.” 75 YEARS AGO: “P...

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

And the West is History

50 YEARS AGO: “La Plata County Sheriff Walter Conrad was called to Vallecito to search for Sandra Harriman, 11, who had wandered away from her parents’ camp. The child was found by her f...

DATE: Jul 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

50 YEARS AGO: “An unknown driver died in a flaming car crash south of Cahone on Highway 160. Cortez Police Chief Wayne Martin assisted the state patrol by taking a fingerprint which is b...

DATE: Jul 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

50 YEARS AGO: “Mesa Verde National Park is 60 years old. Of the 32 national parks in the system today, Mesa Verde is the only park created to preserve the works of man rather than natura...

DATE: Jul 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Meryl Weaver is among the Durango boys located in the Arizona Danger Zone. He is employed in a bank in Bisbee, a town the government fears may be raided by bandits.” ...

DATE: Jun 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Silverton Standard says that one of the most important tungsten finds ever was made at the North Star Mine on Sultan Mtn.” 75 YEARS AGO: “Dog owners hav...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Strater Hotel: leading hotel of Durango. All rooms are steam heated and all cleaning is done by vacuum.” 75 YEARS AGO: “Snow slides ran in the upper Val...

DATE: Jun 26, 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