And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Durango high school nine crossed bats with the Aztec nine in the last named town this afternoon, our boys having left for that point in charge of Professor Skaggs thi...

DATE: May 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Albert Pierson was down the first of last week from the Bonner Mine near Burro Bridge and is laying in some more supplies, as well as arranging for the shipment of some o...

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Inspection of the Animas Valley flood situation by army engineers is expected soon, following action taken Thursday by the Durango Chamber of Commerce through Secretary La...

DATE: May 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Sheriff Fassbinder went to Ignacio today after a man who left the Savoy without the formality of paying his board bill and failed to show any intention of doing so.” ...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Durango Exchange should prove of great interest to the entire San Juan Basin. But remember, the secretary cannot succeed without the cooperation of the members locate...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Fort Lewis Agricultural School people are making a special effort to ‘beautiful’ the campus this spring. Nearly 100 shade trees have been planted as a means to this end.”...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The May Day is doing extensive development work and the prospects for a good season are very favorable. Twenty-five men are employed.” 75 years ago: “The co...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The treasure seekers are already bucking the snow in the gulches and on the north hillsides, rambling through the California mining district. The old-time miners are ‘wor...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Class of 1916 is the largest in the history of Durango High. This year’s graduating class is the largest in the history of the school, numbering 44, including 28 girl...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Twelve cars of wool arrived yesterday afternoon from Farmington. The shipments go to the Philadelphia and Boston markets.” 75 years ago: “Mrs. Raymond Israe...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “With a big day at Ignacio Sunday, The Smelter plays Ignacio. A program of horse races have been arranged. All local fans should be there with bells on.” 75 ...

DATE: May 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

and the west is history

100 years ago: “Manager J.R. Richter Jr. of the Silverton Northern Railroad company began work last week in opening the Gladstone railroad, and a good sized crew of men are not at work h...

DATE: Apr 28, 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