100 years ago: “Secretary Wilson, of the Durango Exchange, has a job on a ranch for a willing worker, that pays $30 a month and board. He says he wants to fill the place at once so as to keep up the average for employment results. Hurry up, men.”
75 years ago: “The navy recruiting office signed up another man, C.R. Shrubb taking himself right into signing up for another four-year hitch in the service. Shrubb, the local recruiting officer, has served 18 years in the navy service. He left for Denver, where he will formally reenlist.”
50 years ago: “The largest graduating class in the history of Durango High School, 257 members strong, received diplomas in commencement exercises.”
25 years ago: “Jill Davis, 14, was selected as best playing junior at last year’s national polocrosse tournament in Durango and is featured in this month’s National Geographic World Magazine.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Animas Museum and Center of Southwest Studies. Their accuracy may not be verified.
