100 years ago: “The high school auditorium was packed to its capacity the audience sitting two in a seat on the occasion of the illustrated talks by Prof. W.G. Cooley, of the New Mexico State agricultural school. It is estimated that at least 300 persons were present.”

75 years ago: “N.T. Thomsen of the Thomsen Hardware at 560 Main Ave. announced that contrary to reports he has not leased his building and is still in the hardware business.”

50 years ago: “Fresh snow resulted in stepped-up activity on the Third Avenue ski hill, some sprains, but no broken legs as had been rumored.”

25 years ago: “Durango residents this summer could be facing their first watering restrictions in a decade as the threat of drought grows.”

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