100 years ago: “Tom Goulding hiked for Flora Vista, forsaking the cares of his sheep camp for a short spell.”
75 years ago: “The Republicans of La Plata County met in regularly called assembly. By the appointed hour at least 200 delegates and alternates were present. It was the best attended political assembly held by any political party in Durango, within memory of any of those present.”
50 years ago: “A wad from a blank cartridge, which was accidentally discharged during a session of ‘Kangaroo Court’ struck Vic Tucker, wounding his hand. Tucker, a member of the Colorado Mounted Rangers who are conducting the Kangaroo Court, suffered a burn and laceration and received emergency treatment. The incident occurred in front of the Woolworth’s store.”
25 years ago: “Patrick L.K. Williams, 13, puts most adults to shame. The Smiley Junior High School student in August will publish his fifth newspaper. Yes, his fifth, complete with advertising. Williams, son of Tim and Dianne Williams of Durango, previously put together four editions of the 4-Her Today as 4-H junior leadership projects. The first three were mimeographed; the fourth was printed by the Durango Herald – and turned a profit.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not have been verified.
