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And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Ford Car Agency reports six livery trips to Trimble Springs with passengers who have not yet become owners.” 75 years ago: “Two Durango improvement districts n...

DATE: Mar 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “That an attempt will soon be made to put Durango in the class with perfectly decorous town on Sunday and at the same time reduce the number of saloons, is indicated by a draf...

DATE: Mar 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Cave Basin is located in Southwest Colorado, about 20 miles north of Bayfield, in La Plata County, on the divide between the Pine and Vallecito rivers, at an elevation of abo...

DATE: Mar 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Fire that destroyed two large sheds in the rear of the Century building, in one of which gasoline was stored, was only by the prompt efforts of the fire department kept from ...

DATE: Mar 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “For the purpose of getting the Cave Basin road in shape for early spring travel to the new mining camp, the young Ignacio commercial club has arranged for a ‘Good Roads Day’ ...

DATE: Mar 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “It is reported the Lucky Moon will start up within the next 30 days. This means the running of the compressor plant there and the operation of two water-liner machine drills....

DATE: Mar 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The possibility that many of the 200 horses which will be taken from Juarez to Denver next month will be brought here for the May race meeting of the San Juan Horsemen’s Asso...

DATE: Mar 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Two cars of silos are being shipped into Durango for ranch men of this section. Recently several Animas Valley farmers concluded to put in the silos on their ranches, and now...

DATE: Mar 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “St. Columba’s Church has had the best year financially in its history. The debt has been reduced from $6,000 in October to $3,000 in January and when all subscriptions signed...

DATE: Mar 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Felix Vandewell, of the upper Animas Valley country, was a business visitor in the city. He has recently fitted up his house with a bathtub and all modern conveniences that g...

DATE: Mar 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Mr. and Mrs. Charles Worden of Animas Forks are in Durango, their first trip out of the snows since last fall. Charley says when Mrs. W. struck the dry streets in Durango, sh...

DATE: Mar 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “‘Bob’ Mason, of Sunnyside, who recently broke a rib in a friendly wrestling match, was in town to have a doctor wrap him up in adhesive tape.” 75 years ago: “All f...

DATE: Mar 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

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