100 years ago: “A bill will be introduced in Congress this session making an appropriation for the maintenance of three mine experiment stations. Silverton’s claim for one of these is being strengthened through the continued efforts of the friends of that district all over the country.”

75 years ago: “A belated survey of the independent basketball tournament concluded here last Saturday night by Gardenschwartz, Monticello, Parsons and Fort Lewis reveals that the Parsons team was the winner over Fort Lewis in the final and championship game, 36-33.”

50 years ago: “Pretty good spring skiing is forecast for this weekend at the two local ski areas still in operation.”

25 years ago: “Theft of black 20-speed Bianchi mountain bike from 600 block of East Sixth Avenue, reported at 8:01 a.m. Value $600.”

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