100 years ago: There was a rumor that a pending deal for the sale of Sunnyside Mine in Silverton was in effect, and it was “further rumored” that the Gold Prince Mine was to be purchased by the American Zine Co. Neither rumor could be authenticated.
75 years ago: Durango High School music students prepared for the 12th annual spring concert in the Smiley Junior High School auditorium.
50 Years Ago: Gilbert Cipriano Garcia of Durango was sentenced to six months in the county jail after being charged with embezzlement of money from Jackson David Bottling Co. the previous August. Probation was denied.
25 years ago: Someone stole a cord of wood at 9:13 a.m. from Hub Supply, 1437 East Second Ave. The wood was valued at $120.
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
