100 years ago: “Wells Pollock was a visitor at the Miller home Friday, attending the Valentine’s entertainment and box supper, returning to Durango Saturday on the train.”
75 years ago: “Richard Evans returned to Shiprock Sunday after having spent a week in Durango during which time he was temporarily employed as a butcher at the Piggly Wiggly store.”
50 years ago: “School District 9-R will begin its Child Development program – formerly called Headstart – as soon as possible after the first week of March, Richard Fryback, director of Community Action Programs Inc., has announced.”
25 years ago: “In a close vote on several issues, the La Plata County Home Rule Charter Commission decided on several major provisions that will be included in its proposed charter.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
