100 years ago: “The high school contract will be awarded to M.J. Kenney of Denver. As far as the school board knows, at the present time, the contract for the high school will be awarded to M.J. Kenney of Denver within two or three days.”
50 years ago: “Architect George King today released for bidding the plans and specifications for the proposed $150,000 Durango Public Library remodeling and new addition. The bids will be opened June 16.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
