And the West is History

100 years ago: Professor Snyder from Fort Lewis College left after visiting “the Allison section on school matters.” 75 years ago: The Durango High School auditorium was an...

DATE: Jul 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Young Ladies Sewing Club held a moonlight picnic at Brookside Park and “enjoyed themselves immensely.” 75 years ago: Home economist, Miss Nancy Finch, re...

DATE: Jul 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Mrs. J.A. Coppinger and her daughter, Gladys, who lived north of Durango, visited a summer camp at Pine Ridge, where Mr. Coppinger’s summer headquarters for his “large she...

DATE: Jul 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: A classified advertisement from L.R. Cox of Mancos sought “a jockey rider at once.” 75 years ago: The National Labor Relations Board formally filed a complai...

DATE: Jul 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: An advertisement in Classifieds read: “Wanted – Cook, male, 15 to 25 men – Must be good on meats and baking – a cook, not a barnstormer.” 75 years ago: An ad...

DATE: Jul 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: An advertisement read: “Before you buy a motorcycle, see the displays at Durango Motor Car Co.’s garage. Prices – Twin, $250; Single $200. 922 Second Ave. A demonstration ...

DATE: Jul 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Examinations to qualify teachers for the approaching school year were being held in Durango. 75 years ago: A motorboat caught fire and sank at Electra Lake. ...

DATE: Jul 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: H.S. Harden from the International Silverware Co. was in Durango to promote his trade. 75 years ago: The Ignacio Chieftain reported that the annual Ignacio F...

DATE: Jul 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Mrs. Newt Barton and “Miss” Pearl Roberts left Durango and walked all the way to Mancos. They arrived at their destination during the afternoon the next day, after staying...

DATE: Jul 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Area residents made due with the onset of seasonal rains, including “several mamas and babes” who were caught out in storms but found “an abundance of shelter” and people ...

DATE: Jul 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Although area streams were running low during the end of the irrigating season, seasonal rains arrived early to save the summer yield of local crops. A record crop year wa...

DATE: Jul 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Jim Walsh, a bridge supervisor in the San Juan Basin, was in Durango for the night. He was wearing a plug hat, which was used to “catch rivets” when repairing steel or iro...

DATE: Jul 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday