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And the West is History

100 years ago: “Twenty-six liquor shipments were made to Montezuma County during the month of March, an increase of 10 over the previous month.” 75 years ago: “The Durango ...

DATE: Apr 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The Denver & Rio Grande is taking much interest in the Mesa Verde Park. That company has sent out much advertising matter to the eastern points.” 75 years a...

DATE: Apr 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “The biggest attraction in the mining field just now is the discovery of radioactive ore fields in the territory along Montezuma Creek in the western part of Montezuma Cou...

DATE: Apr 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Mrs. W.R. Lyle, who returned from Denver and expected to leave for her home in Silverton this morning, missed the train and will try it again tomorrow.” 50 ...

DATE: Apr 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: KLINE – “The Kline Telephone Co., is the latest organization of the mesa. The object is to buy the Miller-Miller Merct Co. line to Fort Lewis, then connect up with Mt. Sta...

DATE: Apr 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “It is predicted by men who are in position to know that there will be at least four mines near May Day spur shipping ore to the Durango smelter this summer. Indications a...

DATE: Apr 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Considerable interest is being manifested in the section beyond Molas Lakes and around the head of Cascade Creek. Several parties have reported seeing tungsten bearing ve...

DATE: Apr 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Durango smelter men are jubilant. A decision was reached by the company to increase their wages 15 cents a day, thereby making them the highest paid smelter employees in ...

DATE: Apr 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “You are invited to the Red Men Hall dance tonight. Talented vocalists will sing the choruses. Moonlight dances. Good music, good floor, good time.” 75 years...

DATE: Mar 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “We deliver Sunday until noon packed so you can serve Sunday evening. Herbert Sample, who has just arrived from Iowa, will be at the head of our ice cream department. Get ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Regardless of the summer wearing apparel that has been in evidence on the streets the past week, winter dared to play a return engagement.” 75 years ago: “T...

DATE: Mar 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

And the West is History

100 years ago: “Five car loads of copper ore from the Allen-Fattor Sliver Lake lease shipped and was a good beginning for the week. Many others followed during the balance of the week. F...

DATE: Mar 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

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