Author – The Durango Herald

And the West is History

100 years ago: “It is the duty of every citizen in the San Juan Basin and every mine operator shipping to this section to do all that can be accomplished toward encouraging a zinc smelte...

DATE: Mar 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “La Plata and San Juan counties might undertake to get one or more camps of convict labor to work on the state highway during the present summer or fall.” 75...

DATE: Mar 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Durango Exchange is sure the liveliest organization in this section and will trot any similar organization in the state a heat for honors.” 75 years ago...

DATE: Mar 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Women march in Durango to celebrate voting rights

Event wrapped up Women’s History Month

DATE: Mar 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rain, snow and t-storms predicted Friday night and Saturday in Durango

Up to a foot of powder predicted for San Juan Mountains

DATE: Mar 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

And the West is History

100 years ago: “A woman called at the home of a Durango citizen yesterday and said she was selling groceries for a Denver house and that she had some very attractive bargains to offer.” ...

DATE: Mar 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Animas River flow has nearly doubled in the past 10 days.” 75 years ago: “Sportsmen interested in the welfare of wildlife of the San Juan Basin met at the Strater ...

DATE: Mar 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Durango Pressed Brick Company’s residence and office building, at the yard on the Lightener Creek, are to be painted and beautified.” 50 years ago: “The Tuesda...

DATE: Mar 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Another big step forward has been made toward securing the passage by Congress of the Taylor bill, providing for the construction of the San Juan railway by the federal gover...

DATE: Mar 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And The West is History

100 years ago: “The grocery and meat firms in Durango are putting forth no effort to advertise the town. If this isn’t a boycott, we don’t know the meaning of the word.” 75 years ...

DATE: Mar 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And The West is History

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

DATE: Mar 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And The West is History

100 years ago: “The students of Fort Lewis agricultural college have plunged into the numerous absorbing stunts of graduation week.” 75 years ago: “An important meeting of the San...

DATE: Mar 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

Women march in Durango to celebrate voting rights

Rain, snow and t-storms predicted Friday night and Saturday in Durango

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

And the West is History

And The West is History

And The West is History

And The West is History

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