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

and the west is history

100 years ago: “Sunnyside raises wages 25 cents a day and all three La Plata producers open May 1. The California mining district in the La Platas will be roaring with activity and burni...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Fort Lewis school opened April 17 for its first term under the new plan. The enrollment, while under that of last winter, is good, considering the change that has bee...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Game Warden Cummings returned from a trip to the head of the Western Colorado Power Company flume in the Cascade section. He found four feet of snow on the ground.” ...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “There are at this time many newcomers from distant states looking over the various sections of the great San Juan Basin with a view of either buying or taking up land. To...

DATE: Apr 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Elaborate programs inspired by the Easter-tide were rendered at the churches. The day was ideal and the services were more largely attended than for many months. In the a...

DATE: Apr 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “A trio of Mancos men who snowshoed to the top of the La Platas a few days ago for the purpose of relocating some claims, found the snow so deep only the tops of trees pro...

DATE: Apr 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The valuable team of work horses stolen from the Paul Ritter ranch at Ignacio was recovered at the mouth of the Florida by Sheriff Fassbinder. Evidently fearing the offic...

DATE: Apr 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “A number of men in our town are wearing that uncomfortable look that suggests that domestic upheaval known as housekeeping is still in progress.” 75 years a...

DATE: Apr 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Last night’s Eastern was delayed six hours near Cumbres by the heavy drifts of snow that blocked the road. Twelve inches of new snow fell, and the wind blew a gale, filli...

DATE: Apr 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The stocking of the San Juan Basin streams with trout fry is being well taken care of by the state hatchery here, and also by the National Forest Service and the Durango ...

DATE: Apr 18, 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