100 years ago: “Little as Durango has been advertised in the east, it can now lay claim to distinction that will make some of the old moose hunters in the state of Maine sit up and take medicine. It is out with a $3,455 board bill, against one man, a bill that has run for 27 years, and on which but four payments were made, totaling but $105. If advertising of this kind don’t bring a rush of hungry easterners to our stores, it’s hopeless.”

75 years ago: “Lost – Black and white Majestic bike; basket, 2-speed, horn, light, New Departure brake. Reward $10.”

50 years ago: SILVERTON – “A foot of new snow at Silverton last night delighted the organizers of the new Kendall Mountain ski-tow. Bill Tut of the Grand Imperial said the snow on the four runs is being packed today in expectation of a big weekend.”

25 years ago: “Patrons at Virginia’s in Vallecito looked almost like visitors from another planet in their 3D glasses that allowed them to view the special effects of a Super Bowl halftime show broadcast in 3D. The game left Cincinnati fans wishing for more special effects as the Bengals dropped the Championship to San Francisco, 20-16.”

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