100 years ago: The naval recruiting party in Durango recorded a total of seven applicants for enlistment in the Navy.
75 years ago: A family of six who lived in Bayfield was forced to survive on $24-monthly salary while the father suffered from World War I shell-shock.
50 years ago: Colorado Gov. John A. Love was announced as the guest speaker for the 1967 Fort Lewis College library commencement exercises and dedication ceremonies.
25 years ago: Staff at the Strater Hotel reported a man to police who walked into the lobby and yelled “Everybody down, there is a man with a gun!” Police investigated but no arrests were made.
Most items in this column are taken from Durango Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
