Taken from SUN files of
November 7, 1924
The well on the new school grounds has been drilled to a depth of 380 feet, and both the flow and the temperature of the water has been increased, it now being 114 degrees Fahrenheit. Drilling has been suspended until additional equipment has been obtained.
An extensive deal was completed this week whereby C.O. Dunagan purchased the City Garage from Geo. W. Carther, and took possession of the same yesterday morning. The sale not only included the garage building and contents but the Carther home, which will be occupied by Mr. Dunagan and his family. Joe Luxa and Carl Carther will remain as mechanics at the shop with Mr. Dunagan in active charge of the business. Mr. Carther will devote his time to the City blacksmith shop, which he owns.
The Dickerson market has this week purchased and shipped to Denver three bears, making a total of nine this fall. Geo. McDonald and Otis Snooks killed the first two on the Piedra, while Carl Heintze bagged the third one on Turkey creek.
Taken from SUN files of
November 4, 1949
Fourteen girls helped Rita Lowell celebrate her birthday on Saturday. They enjoyed a picnic at the sawdust pile out by the Y. Mr. Jake Felker and Miss Doris Lowell accompanied the party.
Two new citizens arrived in Allison recently. So far I haven’t heard the first name of either, but this much I know, the first arrived, Oct. 20 via the Mercy Hospital is a very welcome addition to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Seibel. He and his mother came home from the hospital on Oct. 25. He is the Seibel’s first son. The other arrival also came by way of Mercy Hospital. She arrived Oct. 23 and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Shock.
Dinner guests Saturday at the Frank Oppenheimer home were Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. Leidy Baker returned to Pagosa Springs Tuesday night after staying several weeks in Denver. Mr. Baker appeared on a radio program. Free For All, at the KOA broadcasting station. The subject was A Safe and Sane Hallowe’en and Mr. Baker had to tell what Halloween pranks he pulled when he was a boy.
Taken from SUN files of
November 7, 1974
A record turnout of voters in Archuleta County on election day resulted in all local incumbent county officials being re-elected. There were three close races with the closest being that for sheriff. John Evans, recently appointed to the position, won by a margin of eight votes. This is the closest contest in some years in county elections.
Construction work on more new condominiums has started at Eaton International’s Pagosa development west of town. The Pagosa development now has more than 20 such units and more are planned. The area around the Pagosa Lodge has some very attractive condominium units and a large number of these are occupied.
Search and rescue parties were in this area last week looking for a lost plane. One of the parties became somewhat lost, or stranded. As a result a rescue effort was mounted to bring five people off a mountain where they were stranded. The five, however, made it down under their own power and did not suffer any serious affects from a night out in the snow.
Taken from SUN files of
November 4, 1999
Tuesday was election day across Colorado, the first election constructed around an all mail-in ballot. Multiple elections were included in the process.
Counters in the county clerk’s office started adding up the vote at about 6 p.m. Tuesday and finished by 8:45, according to June Madrid, the county clerk and election official.
Archuleta County Referendum 1A passed by a 57.4 percent for, 42.6 percent against, margin. The measure allows commissioners to retain excess revenues without limit and for an unlimited number of years. Not included are excess revenues from property taxes.
Referendum Issue C proposed by the Upper San Juan Library District carried with 1,854 votes for, 422 votes against, an 81.45 to 18.54 percent approval ratio. The approval means the library can retain revenues in excess of TABOR limits. Library officials have promised to purchase additional books and increase modern library services with the anticipated revenue increase.
