100 years ago: “Auto thieves or joyriders? Is the organized gang of northern Colorado auto thieves now operating in the San Juan Basin? Or is a bunch of self-invited joyriders calmly using the cars of other folk, without first consulting the owners thereof? These are the questions which are puzzling the local police and sheriff’s office.”
75 YEARS AGO: “Bowl every week for pep! Bowl regularly, join a club or league, and enjoy these benefits: Low-expense recreation, better health and vitality, friendly competition and the convivial atmosphere of the Durango Alleys. Bowling is the perfect exercise for people of all ages.”
50 YEARS AGO: “Mountain peaks are ‘as white as they can get’ after up to six inches of snow blanketed terrain over 11,000 feet.”
25 YEARS AGO: “Thinking Green: About 64 billion pieces of ‘third-class’ (junk) mail were sent to U.S. households last year, according to the U.S. Postal Service. At least 1 billion came to my house alone. – Barbara McLachlan, Durango Herald.”
Most items in this column are taken from The Durango Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and the Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
