And the West is History

100 years ago: “Repair work on the Kittimac tramway at Silverton is now well under way, under the direction of Ike Camp, one of the most experienced tramway men in the San Juan district.” ...

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

And The West is History

100 years ago: “S.W. Raymond, for upwards of a quarter of a century, the successful business manager of the Durango Evening Herald, yesterday consummated a business deal whereby he becomes a...

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

And The West is History

100 years ago: “The promise of an early spring in the San Juan Basin, coupled with recent astounding discoveries in tungsten, copper and gold in their various districts, with tungsten jumpin...

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

And The West is History

100 years ago: “W.O. Grandall, the expert chauffeur, made a business trip to La Plata County Saturday, going via Farmington, to spend a few moments on social business.” 75 years a...

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

And The West is History

100 years ago: “Will Anderson, chief clerk at Nelson’s harness shop in Durango, was an arrival on Saturday’s train to visit with his parents and to attend to his social welfare at this place...

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

And The West is History

100 years ago: “F. E. Longstreet and son, Calvin, started overland Tuesday with farm produce which they disposed of in the Durango market.” 75 years ago: “The Camera Club of Duran...

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

And The West is History

100 years ago: “W.E. Waybright and E.L. Thomas of New York are in town and have started to work on the Champion Mine which they have to lease and option.” 75 years ago: “C.E. “Eva...

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

And The West is History

100 years ago: “A man coming in off the Southern train last night while walking up Main Avenue from the depot said: ‘Well, this looks more like a town than anything I’ve seen for five weeks....

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Wells Pollock was a visitor at the Miller home Friday, attending the Valentine’s entertainment and box supper, returning to Durango Saturday on the train.” 75 year...

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

And The West is History

100 years ago: “There isn’t a merchant in Durango but what looks to the press to boost the resources of this community.” 75 years ago: “Some unusually fine pictures of wild turkey...

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

And The West is History

100 years ago: “The big bull elk which wandered down from the mountains, driven by the recent great storm into the Animas Valley, and was found almost starved to death a couple of weeks ago,...

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

And The West is History

100 years ago: “The Ignacio Commercial Club met Friday night at Aspass Hall with a dozen members present.” 75 years ago: “After a winter lull that found business with them rather ...

DATE: Feb 17, 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