100 years ago: “The San Juan railroad movement took a big step forward yesterday upon receipt of a favorable letter from Frank Wiggins, secretary of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, one of the biggest and most influential organizations on the Pacific Coast.”
75 years ago: “At this meeting Tuesday night, the Durango City Council named the board of adjustment provided for under the new zoning law recently passed and now in force.”
50 years ago: “Fairview won all eight events, including four by Pat Edwards, to easily sweep to the team championship of the second annual Durango Invitational Gymnastics Meet Saturday night.”
25 years ago: “Theft of fuel tank and hoses from East Eighth Avenue and Fourth Street, reported at 8:56 a.m. Value $50.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
