100 years ago: A “Colorado boy” was killed “while bringing in the wood” after he fell and the load landed on top of him.
75 years ago: Local rationing board officials released an announcement to “housewives who secure sugar for canning purposes,” which said that they must limit their sugar use to “one pound of sugar for each four quarts of finished product.”
50 years ago: U.S. Senator Gordon Allott met with press and local Republican leaders for an informational luncheon at the Strater Hotel, to discuss about possible GOP presidential nominees: Gov. Romney of Michigan, Gov. Reagan of California, and others.
25 years ago: An attempted burglary occurred at Baskin Robbins, 32 Town Plaza.
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.
