100 years ago: “Initial work for the construction of Durango’s new $175,000 high school building began yesterday, when ground was broken to make a test of the nature of the earth on which the building is to rest, and to determine the depth of excavation which will be required for the foundation.”

75 years ago: “The dinner bridge club met with the Roland Campbells Thursday.”

50 years ago: “Thirty Durango High School juniors and two seniors are to be inducted into the National Honor Society Tuesday evening at 8 in Miller auditorium.”

25 years ago: “Plans are underway in Durango for at least two celebrations upon the return of Southwestern Colorado’s servicemen and women from the Persian Gulf.”

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