Regional History – 50 years ago – continued from last week
by Nancy Christofferson HUERFANO — The Fourth of July had always been Huerfano’s favorite holiday. From before any newspapers were published locally, the Fourth
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by Nancy Christofferson HUERFANO — The Fourth of July had always been Huerfano’s favorite holiday. From before any newspapers were published locally, the Fourth
Walsenburg 1895: Among the candidates for county office in the November election are two ladies, Mrs. Charles Smith of Bradford, who is running for treasurer,
by Nancy Christofferson HUERFANO — It turns out that 1970 is 50 years ago! How did that happen? Overall, the year could have been
by Nancy Christofferson OUR WORLD — Place names in this part of the world are so numerous they are merely confusing. Most of them,
Walsenburg 1881: A monument on the summit of the West Spanish Peak containing a tin can first placed by those climbing to the top
by Nancy Christofferson OUR WORLD — The importance of coal mining in our tri-county area is well known. The newest of newcomers are fully
Walsenburg 1884: Married: William Harvey Butts and Maggie S. Oder, both of Gardner, and Jose Montoya and Gregoria Quintana, both of “Whajatoya”. 1889: Huerfano County
Walsenburg 1873: Born, Frederico Eusebio Hendren to C.D. and Maria Doniciana Cordova Hendren on September 15. 1883: The Walsen coal mines under new Superintendent Charles
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