100 years ago: “Don’t miss – those big three reel shows at the Gem every night in the week. The only house in Durango showing licensed pictures. The best in the world. Come and hear our $1,500 Wurlitzer Pianorchestra. An hour’s show and only 10 cents.”
75 years ago: “As an outgrowth of the peace officers training school held in Durango, an organization was formed to be known as the San Juan Peace Officers Association. The purposes are to foster better acquaintanceship among the officers of this section, and to hold regular meetings.”
50 years ago: MESA VERDE – “Mesa Verde National Park, in another record year, played host to 325,306 persons in 1963, 63,056 more than in 1962.”
25 years ago: “Following a year of bickering between the county commissioners, J. Paul Brown hopes to take the role of peacemaker when he assumes office. Brown, an Ignacio sheep rancher, will take over the District 3 seat held one term by Democrat Rollie Roth.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
