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And the West is History

100 Years Ago: Mr. and Mrs. Matt Harrington were “showered with congratulations” by friends and family at their 23rd anniversary celebration. 75 years ago: Mayor John Fankh...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 Years Ago: Dr. Richardson had a birthday anniversary dinner at the Strater Hotel and entertained seven guests. 75 years ago: District Attorney James M. Noland of Durang...

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

And the West is History

100 Years Ago: The bowling alleys reopened in Durango and offered an individual tournament contest to local players. 75 years ago: Mrs. Jean Dolan hosted a party to honor M...

DATE: Feb 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 Years Ago: A sarcastic staff writer announced, “the weather maker was kinder to Animas City this morning. It was only 12 below.” 75 years ago: Mr. and Mrs. John Hedderm...

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

And the West is History

100 Years Ago: Mrs. Jack Wigglesworth of Telluride left Durango after mourning the death of her sister, May Shields Kaylor, with the rest of her family. 75 years ago: Russe...

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

And the West is History

100 Years Ago: The Western Colorado Power Co. installed its eighth electric sign in Durango at Parson’s drug store. 75 years ago: Motorists from Durango, Bayfield and Oxf...

DATE: Jan 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: Mrs. Horace McCanna of Durango moved east after her husband’s death and became matron of the Chester, Pa. military academy. 75 years ago: Durango High School...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: Mrs. Gordon Birch and her two sons drove to Durango from their home in Cortez to visit friends for the day. Her husband remained in Cortez, occupied with work. ...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Tomboy Smuggler, Silver Lake” represented the ore shipments received at the smelter, which were smaller than usual. 75 years ago: The Reconstruction Fin...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: There was a return of $200 a ton received from a shipment of ore made by the Rico Mining Co. from the Syndicate Tunnel. 75 years ago: The Silverton Miners “r...

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

And the West is History

100 years ago: Judge O.S. Galbreath headed Tacoma way “without even saying ‘howdy’ to Durango folks” after visiting relatives in Pagosa Springs. 75 years ago: Pioneer resid...

DATE: Jan 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: There was a job opening for a sales manager position for a “capable man” at a “large corporation.” Further details, besides contact information, were not included. ...

DATE: Jan 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

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