And the West is History

100 years ago: Leo Meyers of Telluride arrived in Durango on the Southern, and continued to Silverton, where he would go to work for John Morgan, “the butcher.” 75 years ag...

DATE: Dec 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Ralph Noble of Dolores departed on the Eastern to Pueblo, where he was scheduled to pass an examination for the aviation corps. He wanted to “get in the flock” of 20,000 Unite...

DATE: Dec 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: A notice under Local News in The Durango Democrat said, “For quick meals and prompt service come to the Texas Cafe. Orders taken from 16 cents up. At the old Vienna stand....

DATE: Dec 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Louie Lashment, the “boarding house king,” visited Durango from Gladstone. He was on his way to Ignacio to spend time with family. 75 years ago: Raymond H. H...

DATE: Dec 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: It was announced that Chevrolet owners could get first-class service and repair work done at Marvel Motor Co., located opposite of the Durango Exchange. W.C. Kindred, “one...

DATE: Nov 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Clarence Cram was in town from Breen to “get an eyeful of Durango sights.” 75 years ago: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nutt of Gallup, New Mexico, with their daughter M...

DATE: Nov 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The evening Denver train was delayed 15 minutes at Ignacio while a shipment of dressed turkeys were loaded into cars to be delivered to Silverton. Each bird was priced at ...

DATE: Nov 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: A project to build a standard gauge railroad into Durango, proposed by Mr. M.B. Hereley of Gallup, New Mexico, received interest from La Plata County and New Mexicoâ€™s Sa...

DATE: Nov 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Plans were in the works to build a railroad from the San Juan Basin to “some point on the Santa Fe main line.” The question, “Will that point be in Albuquerque?” would be ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: A local news report said that “Redmen hall was almost literally jammed last evening by a mass of young folks in attendance at the Bazaar. There were never so many in the h...

DATE: Nov 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: It was reported that the “big hotel at Lumberton” burned down the day before, and “many valuables were lost in the fire.” 75 years ago: The Mancos community ...

DATE: Nov 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The local fish hatchery worked to spawn eastern brook trout from Electra, Baurs and Borne’s lakes, and had high hopes for a generous hatch during spring planting. ...

DATE: Nov 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History