100 years ago: “The big bull elk which wandered down from the mountains, driven by the recent great storm into the Animas Valley, and was found almost starved to death a couple of weeks ago, died yesterday.”
75 years ago: “Calling from Denver, Lloyd Barnes, who is there representing the interests of the Durango chapter of Colorado Sportsmen Inc., informs local officers that the securing of funds for building the Lyman fish rearing pond near Bondad is dependant upon a bill now pending before the Legislature.”
50 years ago: “Durango’s new Purgatory ski area has had remarkably few accidents for such a new and well-patronized resort.”
25 years ago: “Damage to a recycling bin and sign at Centennial Mall, 305 South Camino del Rio, reported at 8:25 a.m. Damage estimated at $250.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
