100 years ago: “John Sponsel, of North Durango is preparing to move his family and household goods to Thompson’s Park, where he will make his home on his ranch.”
75 years ago: “Mrs. Alfred Peterson of Durango was surprised by a group of friends and relatives, who marked her birthday with a handkerchief shower. Refreshments were served.”
50 years ago: “The state-supported institution that has grown from Indian school to senior liberal arts college is now officially Fort Lewis College. The name change is effective today and was made possible by legislative action at the last session of the Colorado General Assembly and the signature of Gov. John A. Love.”
25 years ago: “The Rocky Mountain Jamboree, a country-western summer stage show at the Kiva Theatre in downtown Durango, will not reopen this summer after losing more than a quarter-million dollars in two years, according to owner Bob Bell.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
