100 years ago: “Fire originating from a spark from the chimney that caught in a handful of rubbish and leaves in a gutter, burned through the eaves into the attic and damaged the house at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Ninth Street to the extent of several hundred dollars.”
75 years ago: A classified advertisement read: “WANTED – Coal diggers, apply Columbine Service Station.”
50 years ago: “The Winter Ski Carnival at Hesperus Ski Center Feb. 16 is ready to go – SNOW AND SKIERS. Over 160 registered to enter the races with skiers from the Basin, Cortez, Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield and Durango.”
25 years ago: “A former Durango dentist accused of running two large marijuana growing operations was found guilty in both cases following a trial in which he offered no defense. The 62-year-old dentist waived his right to a jury trail, opting instead to present both cases to 6th Judicial District Judge Al Haas. Haas handed down the guilty verdicts immediately following the prosecution’s closing remarks.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
