100 years ago: “After bond jumper: Sheriff Fassbinder left for Silverton last night to bring back A. Velarde, who was released on $1,000 bond several months ago. Velarde hopped to Silverton after his release. His appearance for trial on the criminal charge of assaulting a little girl is now to be made doubly sure.”
75 YEARS AGO: “Unofficially reported to be the biggest fish caught in the basin this season was a huge 9-pound rainbow on display at the Gardenswartz store yesterday. The fish was caught at Vallecito Dam by 11-year-old Billy Allen on a fly tied by his father.”
50 YEARS AGO: “Morehart Chevrolet’s 1966 Demo Sale is now in full swing: We’ll bet you find your favorite in a fun-loving Corvair, Nova 4-door, Impala Sport Sedan, Monza Sport Sedan, or Malibu Coupe.”
25 YEARS AGO: “Durango Police: 1:01 p.m. – Ferret found in front yard of residence at 807 East Eighth Ave. Ferret was pet of neighbor. 2:41 p.m. – Subject bitten by wild animal, possibly a ferret, on the 400 block of Florida Road.”
Most items in this column are taken from The Durango Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and The Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
