100 years ago: “Durango businessmen and residents of the San Juan Basin should get behind the movement to make a determined effort to secure a broadgauge connection with Alamosa prior to the broadgauging of the Marshall Pass section. “

75 years ago: “Durango Lions met Wednesday evening at the Strater for dinner and to enjoy the program provided by Al Ruland, new chairman of the entertainment committee. ”

50 years ago: “There was a three car accident Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Eighth and Main Avenue, but only two drivers.”

25 years ago: “Theft of a backpack containing rappelling gear, value $378, reported at 11:57. The victim reported the backpack was stolen sometime last week from ‘downtown Durango.’”

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