100 years ago: “On Wednesday night the ceiling of the 6th-grade at the high school building fell in, and had there been any scholars in the place about 1:45 a.m. they might have been hurt. Wet weather and heavy subjects, with too many vacations is said to have caused the trouble.”
75 years ago: “First marriage license to be issued in La Plata County under the new Colorado state health law was issued to Ernest Quintana and Rose Garcia, both of Durango. According to the new law, the couple must have a health and blood test certificate attached to the marriage license before they can become legally married.”
50 years ago: FLORIDA MESA – “It seems that many if not most of the men folk on the mesa and on Florida Road are or have been hunting.”
25 years ago: An advertisement for Toot’s Hallmark Shop in the Main Mall read: “Need a unique idea for Halloween? We’ve got the ghoulish get-ups and set-ups. Hurry in soon, before they disappear. Professional Quality Costumes for adults and children.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
