100 years ago: Stockmen were alarmed by rapid spread of “tongue and mouth” disease. The “unknown” disease had extended to all stock-growing sections of the San Juan, and investigators declared...

The Colorado Department of Transportation will start two roadwork projects Monday, one on U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango and another – which was postponed because of the 416 Fire – on U.S....

100 years ago: Cave Basin mining representatives hoped that someday a railroad to Cripple Creek and Leadville would be built. 75 years ago: A farmer killed a bear that was “robbing” his bee...

100 years ago: An editorial demanded that the modern principles of prison reform be applied in the federal penal system. The author of the letter wrote: “We favor such work for prisoners as shall...

100 years ago: Mr. Hughes “and the boys” entertained the Literary Society at his home. After the program, attendees sang “old time songs” and enjoyed watermelon and ice cream. 75 years ago: The...

50 years ago: A 500-acre fire five miles southeast of Bayfield was reported to be under control after containment efforts from four Forest Service slurry bombers, six bulldozers and several ground...

50 years ago: The early days of the “love-hate affair between the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway and southwestern Colorado” was the topic of discussion during Southwest Days at Fort Lewis...

50 years ago: A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to officially open the Montgomery Ward and Co. store in Town Plaza shopping center. 25 years ago: Durango Police Department received a report of...

50 years ago: Students of Santa Fe artist Janet Lippincott opened a display of their work, which would last throughout the week, in the Oak room at the Strater Hotel. 25 years ago: Someone...