100 years ago: Spring plowing was upon the farmers of Durango. A few mules were left “that didn’t enlist for the war.”
75 years ago: Plans were worked out for the collection of bottle caps and “all kinds of scrap metal thru the medium of local beverage dealers and bottlers,” as a result of an agreement between the beverage industry and the national government.
50 years ago: Promotions and transfers that involved Tenneco Oil Company exploration department personnel in Durango were announced, and included five residents.
25 years ago: Criminal mischief to a car on the 1200 block of Florida Road was reported. The license plate was taken, water was added to the gas tank and a screwdriver was inserted into the oil filter.
Most items in this column are taken from The Durango Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
