100 years ago: “Owing to a change in the plans of the Durango Film Production Co. the studio is not to be built at Trimble Springs after all but right here in town. This comes somewhat as a surprise to a good many people in town, but because of many existing conditions Mr. Ingraham has decided that the change was necessary. The company has leased the Wakelin building on Second Avenue, also the three lots south of the building which later will be used as the site of the studio.”
75 years ago: “The Western Colorado Power Co., noting that March has again rolled around bringing with it a little more wind, again offers some sound advice to kite flyers – as well as an offer of help. The power company earnestly advises all flyers of kites not to attempt to ‘rescue’ a kite stuck on a power line by climbing trees or poles to get to it. They are asked merely to call the power company, and they will gladly send a service man to remedy the situation.”
50 years ago: “La Plata County Sheriff’s officers and members of the sheriff’s posse are now wearing new uniforms. Each man bought his own uniform. The uniform consists of a chocolate brown shirt and western type jacket worn with light tan slacks and chocolate brown western hat.”
25 years ago: “No-smoking signs would carry the force of law under the latest ordinance being considered by the Durango City Council. This one appears to have the support of the full council, which had been split on whether a no-smoking law should impose on businesses. ... The idea is to allow any business or place to be posted as ‘No Smoking,’ probably with a line that says ‘By ordinance of the City of Durango.’”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
