50 years ago: Holt Sheet Metal of Durango and Monte Vista was awarded a $7,450 contract to install air conditioning at the Durango Public Library.
25 years ago: Someone reported to the Durango Police Department that legs were sticking out of a car with its door open and light on in the 1900 block of West Third Avenue. Officers found a mannequin when they responded.
Most items in this column are taken from The Durango Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Accuracy of content may not be verified.