And the West is History

100 years ago: The “old-fashioned hoe cake,” which is cooked on the top of the stove and served with buttermilk, was described as “a delicious lunch” by The Durango Democrat. ...

DATE: Mar 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The San Juan railroad movement took a big step forward “upon receipt of a favorable letter from Frank Wiggins, secretary of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, one of the...

DATE: Mar 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Durango Pressed Brick Co. residence and office building, at the yard on the Lightner Creek, were to be painted and beautified. 75 years ago: The meeting ...

DATE: Mar 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The people of the San Juan Basin” would be “interested in several illuminating letters,” that would be published in The Ignacio Chieftain. 75 years ago: Mr....

DATE: Mar 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Mr. Jerry Griggs had tired of his friends and “delights of the shining mahogany” after acquiring his ranch home, located down Long Hollow on the lower La Plata. ...

DATE: Mar 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Anna Fredlund was listed as a visitor in Durango. She was in the city to transact business deals. 75 years ago: Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bodo, local contributors ...

DATE: Mar 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The superintendent of La Plata County schools was in Durango visiting the local school. 75 years ago: A blockade on U.S. Highway 550 near Red Mountain caused...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: Mr. Hardy, a marksman working for Peter’s shells, arrived in Durango from Denver to educate people about firearms. 75 years ago: Wayne Brewer made an employm...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: Agricultural students at Fort Lewis College plunged into the “numerous stunts during the week.” 75 years ago: Goodman Paint Co. took out an advertisement tha...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: The business manager of The Durango Evening Herald transacted a business deal with the C.L. Taylor jewelry business. 75 years ago: The Hall family of Bloomfi...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: Extra copies of The Durango Democrat and 1,600 pamphlets from the Durango Exchange were being delivered to residents in the San Juan Basin. 75 years ago: The...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: The Durango Exchange mailed 400 membership forms to Durango and La Plata County residents. 75 years ago: Insurance evaluations of the senior and the junior h...

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