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

And the West is History

100 years ago: Two carloads of hogs, carrying a haul of “268 porkers,” stopped in Durango briefly during their journey from Dolores to Monte Vista. 75 years ago: Gilbert Ko...

DATE: Nov 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: About 35,000 head of sheep were still scheduled to “come up over the Farmington line.” It was also added that Elmer Hatcher had 4,300 head of sheep in the local stock pens...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: George W. Moody purchased, from Mrs. Mary Brawner of Animas City, a one-third interest of mining claims, totaling $650, which included “The Esmerelda, Ida May, Willow Spri...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: An Ignacio juvenile, “who swiped a $10 saddle” about a month before and was released on probation in the custody of his mother, was “in bad again.” His mother surrendered ...

DATE: Nov 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: It was proclaimed that “a coal miner getting 80 cents per ton and the consumer paying $6.25 for coal” was “the damnedest robbery ever perpetrated on the victims of a civil...

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: J.S. Wolverton, a night railroad depot boss, yelled, “Leave them on,” early in the morning the day before when the “hot-blooded motorman” turned off the lights in the stre...

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: A dance was scheduled to be held at Perins Peak Club House, and it was promised “to be well attended by Durangoites.” 75 years ago: Five young Durango women ...

DATE: Nov 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Bo” Dale “had on a grouch” the day before, when he wanted to ship his livestock, but “couldn’t get cars.” 75 years ago: Two Mesa Verde Park employees were g...

DATE: Nov 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: The body of the late John English, a railroad employee who died a week earlier, was laid to rest by the Goodman Undertaking Co. in Greenmount Cemetery. 75 ye...

DATE: Nov 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Three juveniles were accused of “swiping a ten dollar revolver from N.P. Nelson” and were scheduled to appear Nov. 14 in court for their hearing. 75 years ag...

DATE: Nov 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History