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And the West is History

100 years ago: “Yesterday was a quiet day in Durango. Business was at a standstill and the holiday was observed quietly. There was a large attendance at the union Thanksgiving services last ...

DATE: Nov 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Superintendent W.G. West is calling for several hundred head of beef cattle for the Ignacio Agency for the school year, and those interested would do well to get in touch wit...

DATE: Nov 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

75 years ago: “For the second time within a year the city of Durango is made defendant in a lawsuit. A Denver man has filed suit in district court against the city asking for damages becaus...

DATE: Nov 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “About 800 head of fine cattle belonging to Henry Ambold and son were roved through town. The cattle have been in the Animas Valley and are being taken to New Mexico for the w...

DATE: Nov 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The gift of R.E. Hutchinson for remembering faces enabled him to recover an $8 mackinaw coat stolen from the Stroebel and Hutchinson cigar store, and resulted in the arrest o...

DATE: Nov 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “City Manager Hood has had a force of men busy putting in the new pipeline to connect up the west side of the No. 1 reservoir with the supply pipe.” 75 years ago: “...

DATE: Nov 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “It is understood that negotiations are on for the sale by Mart Bushnell of the Electric Theatre to Barney Soloman.” 75 years ago: “Joining with the rest of Durango...

DATE: Nov 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Some of the boys are bemoaning their fate, that it is only 41 days until Colorado will begin to be ruined by prohibition.” 75 years ago: “If the date of Thanksgivi...

DATE: Nov 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “William Shea, proprietor of the Trimble Springs Motel, recently purchased the Ernest Campbell ranch in the Animas Valley.” 75 years ago: “Ross Barry, whose applica...

DATE: Nov 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The City Council was regaled by a spread thrown by Fire Chief Dietrich, City Manger Hood and City Clerk Myers. The feast consisted of oyster stew, celery, spring onions, pick...

DATE: Nov 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Don’t overlook the last day of demonstration at the F.R. Graham hardware store today – Cole’s heaters and kitchen ranges. Just what the wife wants for Christmas.” ...

DATE: Nov 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Yesterday was a busy day in Durango stores. Although the roads are in bad condition, there were many buyers in the city. The sudden change in temperature has made a brisk dem...

DATE: Nov 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

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