And the West is History

100 years ago: “About 100 pupils of the St. Columba’s school spent much of their time last week in beautifying the church and school grounds preparatory to Colorado-New Mexico Fair week, and the...

100 years ago: “Are you ready to help entertain those who visit the Colorado-New Mexico Fair? Hospitality is the cleverest kind of advertising.” 75 years ago: “One night this week an airplane...

100 years ago: “State Commissioner of Mines Thomas R. Henahen was an arrival on the Southern from a visit and inspection of the La Plata Mining District. ... That Henahen should be enthused with...

100 years ago: A classified advertisement read, “Wanted – Boy to do soda fountain and janitor work; with some experience and not afraid of work. No booze or cigarettes. Good wages, permanent...

100 years ago: “Roger Frank Grubb was in for a bunch of beans and some sow-bosom from the Animas Station up the valley.” 75 years ago: “Plans for a Durango municipal band are developing rapidly....

100 years ago: “The city indebtedness was reduced to the extent of $1,000 when City Treasurer Hanno paid off a funding bond in that amount. This is the second bond of $1,000 that has been paid off...

100 years ago: “The Poncha Pass highway is open and from 20 to 40 autos per day pass over it. Poncha is the lowest pass available in Colorado and will make a great speedway of the entire San Luis...

100 years ago: “Dan Carey, one of the heads of the well-known Kittimac Mine above Silverton, passed through this city bound for the mine on a trip of inspection. There is a great responsibility of...