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And the West is History

100 years ago: “$14,000 ore vein found at Rico. Strike equaling famous Cresson Mine’s ore made in mining camp 66 miles from Durango – vein of unknown length ranges in width from 8 to 12 inch...

DATE: Mar 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Sheriff Robert Pearson, of Silverton, came down from the San Juan County seat on his way to Farmington to get rid of a bad cold and to visit for a few days with Jim Clifford,...

DATE: Mar 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: An advertisement titled, “Dance at Trimble – St. Patrick’s Day dance at Trimble Springs on March 17. Taylor’s orchestra. Supper 50 cents, dance $1. Good time guaranteed.” ...

DATE: Mar 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: BAYFIELD – “We are very anxious for the winter break up as quite a number of Bayfield autoists want to take in the exposition, and we do want good roads.” 75 years ...

DATE: Mar 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Joseph Steinegger was working on repairs for a pair of shoes that had been sent to him from Florida to be fixed. They belonged to his daughter, Lena, who now lives in Florida...

DATE: Mar 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: An advertisement read: “‘Meg of the Mines’ – How a plucky girl and an Indian outwit a pair of claim jumpers. Electric tonight.” 75 years ago: “Dr. and Mrs. BJ Ochsn...

DATE: Mar 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Several prominent mining men now in the city from the La Platas, look for a great revival in the industry during the coming season. Plans for the building of a custom mill, a...

DATE: Mar 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “‘Bud’ Weaver, a barber formerly well known to the bunch at Silverton and more recently from Pueblo, came in with Mrs. Weaver last night to locate permanently in this city. He...

DATE: Mar 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “After Jan. 1, 1916, the only ways in which intoxicating liquors may be procured in Colorado are these: for religious and sacramental purposes; for medicinal purposes; and for...

DATE: Mar 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “‘Shorty’ Franklin of the Peters Paper company, is in town on one of his regular trips.” 75 years ago: “Durango’s first Cub Scout pack was organized with the Presby...

DATE: Mar 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Owing to a change in the plans of the Durango Film Production Co. the studio is not to be built at Trimble Springs after all but right here in town. This comes somewhat as a ...

DATE: Mar 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Mr. and Mrs. AH Hudson, of Silverton, are spending a two-weeks vacation at the Trimble Hot Springs.” 75 years ago: “Members of the DeMolay Mothers’ Club were delig...

DATE: Mar 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

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