100 years ago: “With the drying-out of the county roads and the bringing-out of the many automobiles that have been in storage all winter, the auto garage men are beginning to show signs of industry. New cars are appearing in the streets almost daily and a good season is expected by the various dealers in Durango.”

75 years ago: “Mae’s Beauty Salon changed hands when Mrs. Frances Risley purchased the holding from the former owner. The beauty salon is located at 920½ Main Ave., above Richey’s store. The new owner will retain the old name of Mae’s Beauty Salon and will feature many new innovations in beauty culture.”

50 years ago: ALLISON – “The brief shower we had early morning was a pleasant change from the snow squalls of recent weeks. The wheat fields and pastures are showing green, and everybody is beginning to perk up and take a new lease on life.”

25 years ago: “About 3,000 recycling containers – blue bins about the size of a large beer cooler, with the city’s logo on front – will be distributed to Durango residences. Distribution of the containers marks the beginning of the city’s program to recycle newspapers, glass and aluminum cans.”

Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Animas Museum and Center of Southwest Studies. Their accuracy may not be verified.