100 years ago: A.A. McLendon of the Kline mesa enjoyed Durango in the afternoon, “flirting with all the pretty girls.”
75 years ago: Julius Fowler, who “passed at least seven checks totaling $65,” was arrested and “arraigned in justice of peace court.” An “unfavorable” FBI report indicated that Fowler had been passing short checks for some 15 years.”
50 years ago: The American Legion Post 28 “barely broke even” on the Camero it gave away to provide funds for veteran rehabilitation.
25 years ago: A fight over a woman at 10th Street and Main Avenue resulted in a 26-year-old man cited for disorderly conduct, assault and resisting arrest; a 23-year-old man sent to jail for charges of assault, resisting arrest, encouraging the delinquency of a minor, open-container violation and procuring items for a minor. The minor was cited for underage drinking and released to his mother, who was from Aztec.
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.
