And the West is History

100 years ago: “Miss Elizabeth Hawkey, a very attractive little lady, arrived from the East last night to take charge of the millinery department at Stein’s.”75 years ago: “U.S. Highway 550,...

100 years ago: “The fire department was called out shortly after two this morning to extinguish a blaze in the building on the north side known as the old corner grocery. The loss is estimated at...

100 years ago: “Weather observer Bailey’s report shows that during February eight clear days, 10 partly clear and 10 cloudy days were Durango’s portion. The highest temperature for this period was...

50 years ago: “Vanadium Corporation of America’s Durango uranium milling plant and its concentrator plant at Naturita will be closed soon after March 1. ... Affected by the shutdown will be about...

100 years ago: “Judging by the large express shipments, the patrons of the company have perfect faith the D. & R. G. can cope with any blockades that are scheduled our way.”75 years ago: “Fire...