100 years ago: “The 15th annual Colorado-New Mexico Fair opens today with every prospect for a larger attendance, larger and finer exhibits, better amusements and more of them, than has been shown by any previous fair.”
75 years ago: “A lot of Durango people are proving the truth of the old adage that you never miss the water until the well runs dry. They have found that an overwhelming urge to attend the picture show – yes, and even church – has arisen since the two-weeks ban was order on public gatherings to prevent the spread of infantile paralysis.”
50 years ago: “The Shoshone National Forest has had a fire breakout in a wilderness area near Yellowstone National Park. San Juan Forest has sent 18 men to help control this blaze.”
25 years ago: “It seems likely the Van-Dal Landfill will stay open to receive trash through the spring. But who will operate and close the dump – especially who will pick up the tab – is subject to ongoing negotiations between the La Plata County commissioners and Van-Dal Enterprises Inc. that could blow up in court.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
