This picture appeared in the Feb. 11, 1988, Herald: “Mike McClanahan, an employee of San Juan Sign Company of Farmington, lowers the old sign of La Plata Jewelry Inc., 1018 Main Ave., before installing a new sign on the face of the building. The change was made to conform with Durango’s sign ordinance, which takes effect March 1.”
100 years ago: “The Durango Exchange is sure the liveliest organization in this section and will trot any similar organization in the state a heat for honors.”
75 years ago: “Durango Lions will meet at the Strater for dinner this evening at 6:30.”
50 years ago: “Ingrid Liu, seventh grade, and Jackie Schumacher, eighth grade, both Smiley Junior High School students, were the winners in the La Plata County spelling contest.”
25 years ago: “Damage of four windows and two light covers at residence on 500 block of East Seventh Avenue, reported at 8:32 a.m. Estimated damage is $370.“
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
