50 years ago: “Careful transportation of feeder calves to market or to the feedlot is an important part of a profitable cattle operation. Losses caused by careless transportation can consume the profits for a year’s operation. An improperly loaded truck can result in crowding, excessive shrinkage, market price penalties, or even death losses.”
25 years ago: “The battle lines are drawn, and now members of the La Plata County Charter Commission must decide what to change, or if to change, their proposed charter to help ensure its passage in the March special election. A clear line seems to be drawn between home rule opponents, most of whom are rural residents, and proponents, many who live in the more urban areas of the county.
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
