100 years ago: Ignacio – “Several of our citizens went to Durango to take the post office examination. The present postmaster, having had the office long enough to know the woes that are attached, did not try for it again.”
75 years ago: This appeared in the section called Sunnyside News: “The winds wrecked the hay and stock barn on the William Morgan place, and blew off the roof of the hen house, also.”
50 years ago: This appeared in the section called Gem Village News: “Best wishes to the newest businesses in Gem Village. Sam’s Drive In opened recently in the building formerly occupied by the United Farm Agency. The new Drive In is operated by Mrs. Wayne Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rather. The Gem Cafe is once more open, operated by Mrs. Opal Jordan. Lots of luck to both new businesses!”
25 years ago: “Persistent rumors of an alleged satanic cult operating in the Ignacio, Bayfield and Allison/Arboles area have prompted the La Plata County Sheriff’s Department to schedule a meeting to inform the public about cult practices and related criminal activity. Although law enforcement officials in the area claim they have found no evidence of an organized cult, several town meetings have already been held and classes are being organized to teach officers how to identify and deal with cult rituals and practices.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
