And the West is History

50 years ago: La Plata County treasurer Arthur E. Lundy died at age 56 after “a long illness.” County commissioners would name a treasurer to fill his place after the general election in...

DATE: Apr 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Mrs. E.G. Salabar, P.S. Hobson, Mr. and Mrs. George Cantwell and W.E. Cooper were Ignacio residents who were in the city the day before. 75 years ago: The fi...

DATE: Apr 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Mr. and Mrs. W.H. French and Mrs. Robey Greybeal were “Mancos people that spent the night in the city.” 75 years ago: The Durango Elks Lodge met and announce...

DATE: Apr 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Reading Club would meet with Mrs. Rex Mollette at the usual hour and location. 75 years ago: Livestock sales in the San Juan Basin were “holding steady” ...

DATE: Apr 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: William Lambert of Denver was in Durango to look at the city’s “big display of electric signs.” 75 years ago: Corporal Dewey Brown stopped in Durango on his ...

DATE: Apr 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: C.V. Kinney and son, M.B. Kinney, were among the arrivals from the San Luis Valley en route to the Montezuma valley to visit relatives for a few months. 75 y...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: Mrs. Louie Haberman, who for the past few days had been a house guest of Mrs. James A. Pulliam, returned home. 75 years ago: Sugar for home canning would be ...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: Andy Chitwood was down from his valley home for his usual visit to his son, Bill, at Mercy Hospital. 75 years ago: Karl Parker, who was an extension agent fo...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: J.F. Kirkendall was among those who enjoyed the mountain air with folks in Durango. 75 years ago: Ed Candelaria, “farmer and sheepman of the lower Piedra,” w...

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

And the West is History

By Forrest Stone Herald Staff Writer 100 years ago: S.R. Robertson of Denver visited friends and acquaintances in the city. 75 years ago: United States...

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

And the West is History

By Forrest Stone Herald Staff Writer 100 years ago: Mrs. Ward Weaver transacted business matters in the city. 75 years ago: According to Fire Chief Die...

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

And the West is History

By Forrest Stone Herald Staff Writer 100 years ago: “A soldier recruit” was delivered by “Dr. Ochsner’s stork” at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Follis of Durango. ...

DATE: Apr 17, 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