100 years ago: “The early adoption of a milk ordinance by the city commissioners embodying in the main essentials urged by the members of the Civic Club was enacted.”

75 years ago: “Durango society in response to written invitations, will don formal attire and trek northward to Trimble Springs where all will participate in the first of many planned ‘society nights’ at this popular resort.”

50 years ago: “The Burns and First National banks began distributing the new Kennedy half dollars, but on a limited basis. The bank received only $500 worth of the new coins and the limit was one to a customer.”

25 years ago: “A bus-load of New Mexico residents was among the wave of tourists last week who didn’t go to the beach for spring break by came to Durango to ski. ... The rush of tourists to Southwest Colorado last week was an economic boon to the area. Durango merchants and grocery stores saw unusual crowds for March and ski shops saw record spring rental sales.”

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