100 years ago: Mrs. Annie C. Wigglesworth, “widow of the engineer who located this division of the D&RG,” returned to her ranch after “visiting a few of her many friends in Durango.”
75 years ago: All elementary teachers in La Plata County were required to attend a meeting at the courthouse to discuss preparation for the sugar ration registration scheduled later in the month.
50 years ago: Fort Lewis College announced the addition of a medical technology program to the regular curriculum, which would give students the opportunity to graduate with a Bachelor of Science and a certificate in medical technology.
25 years ago: A housekeeper discovered two boys and two girls in bed together at the Comfort Inn, 2930 Main Ave., in a room that had not been reserved. Police cited all four for trespassing and underage possession of alcohol.
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.
