100 years ago: Area miners expressed interest in an area near Molas Lakes, around the head of Cascade Creek, where tungsten veins had been discovered.
75 years ago: Durango City Council reminded residents of the anti-fireworks ordinance, which strictly prohibited the sale and shooting of fireworks within city limits. Violators were subject to maximum penalties of a $100 fine and 50 days in jail.
50 years ago: Allen J. Murdock was named college engineer for Fort Lewis College by the State Board of Agriculture, according to an announcement made by FLC President Dr. John F. Reed.
25 years ago: A former employee of the Conoco Express Mart on U.S. Highway 160 was in custody for allegedly breaking into the gas station and stealing some cash, cigarettes, magazines and beer, according to law enforcement officials.
Most items in this column are taken from The Durango Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Accuracy of content may not be verified.
