100 years ago: “With a vote of approximately 70 percent of the total registration La Plata County indicates the election of the entire Democratic ticket with three exceptions.”
75 years ago: “Short wave equipment is being installed in the courtesy patrol cars, so that news relative to stolen cars and criminal activities may be broadcast from the Denver police’s short wave stations to officers of the patrol.”
50 years ago: “A heavier vote than usual marked the morning hours of Election Day. At Park school, Precinct 7, voters were standing in line when the polls opened at 7 a.m. In Precinct 29 at Needham school 70 persons had cast ballots by 8 a.m.”
25 year ago: “The fight over garbage in La Plata County spilled over in district court. Van-Dal Enterprises, represented by the local law firm of Yates & Davies, filed a suit against the La Plata County Board of Commissioners claiming breach of contract. The suit is seeking more than $50,000 in damages; the exact amount would be determined at trail.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
