100 years ago: The Eastern returned “late again” to the railroad depot.
75 years ago: The city of Durango and Durango Fire Department worked with the Boy Scouts to repair toys in anticipation of Christmas.
50 years ago: Completion of “one of the most scenic highways in the state,” Highway 145, was in sight, with only four miles of roadway to be paved.
25 years ago: The quality of roads and the costs to maintain them had become an important issue in La Plata County, and county officials were pressured to find a solution. To that end, county commissioners asked for $1.38 million in grant funding at a state advisory committee meeting. According to J. Paul Brown, county commission chairman, the chances of receiving the funds were “very good.”
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.
