This Week in History, for December 5, 2019 by Nancy Christofferson
Walsenburg 1881: County Treasurer A. Levy urges citizens who owe taxes to pay AT ONCE to avoid unnecessary costs, interest and penalties. … Keep Reading
This Week in History, for November 27, 2019 by Nancy Christofferson
Walsenburg 1893: Santiago Valdez plans to open a commission house in the stone building south of Mr. Levy’s store. He will specialize … Keep Reading
This Week in History, for November 21, 2019 by Nancy Christofferson
Walsenburg 1882: The aurora borealis Friday night was remarkably brilliant and beautiful. 1887: Married on November 21 were Evaristo Gonzales and Maria … Keep Reading
This Week in History, for November 7, 2019 by Nancy Christofferson
Walsenburg 1880: This town needs an energetic insurance agent. 1895: Jay Coots and Archie Jolly are suffering from mountain fever and Miss … Keep Reading
This Week in History, for October 31, 2019 by Nancy Christofferson
Walsenburg 1889: The Cactus supports the Democratic slate, which consists of James Hamilton for county commissioner #2, John F. Moore, clerk and … Keep Reading
This Week in History, for October 24, 2019 by Nancy Christofferson
Walsenburg 1881: The Democratic County Convention convened October 15 in Mazzone Hall in Walsenburg and elected Benton Canon chairman of the central … Keep Reading
This Week in History, for October 17, 2019 by Nancy Christofferson
Walsenburg 1889: If this city counted two or three more gossiping women, the papers would no longer be needed as news disseminators. … Keep Reading
This Week in History, for October 10, 2019 by Nancy Christofferson
Walsenburg 1883: The Colorado Coal and Iron Company is expecting to double its coal trade this winter and is putting in two … Keep Reading
This Week in History, for October 3, 2019 by Nancy Christofferson
Walsenburg 1870: A.F. Seabring of Badito is the new county commissioner replacing Jose Maria Jaques, and joining John W. Brown and Vicente … Keep Reading
This Week in History, for September 26, 2019 by Nancy Christofferson
Walsenburg 1883: The horse thieves who left Huerfano County with five of our animals were captured by the Costilla County Sheriff. 1893: … Keep Reading