100 years ago: “Thomas Goulding, Mrs. Goulding and son Charles, who has just recovered from an attack of typhoid fever, were bound for the Florida Vista ranch.”

75 years ago: “Whisked 440 miles to Denver over highways some other motorists found impassable, Fred Hallar, 64, of near Mancos is under care of specialists at a Denver hospital. Five highway patrolmen, in relays, escorted Hallar’s automobile during the 12-hour trip. ... Attendants at St. Luke’s Hospital said his condition is ‘not critical at present.’”

50 years ago: “Fort Lewis College has been given temporary approval by the State Board of Education for the preparation of both elementary and secondary school teachers.”

25 years ago: “Durango gamblers will have a new temptation when Lotto kicks off at area retailers and throughout the state. Lotto is a Colorado Lottery game sold through clerk-activated computer terminals in retail outlets.”

Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.