100 years ago: “An extra freight was run up to Silverton district and returned with a fine bunch of ore for the local Smelter.”
75 years ago: “After this weekend Durango people can no longer complain because of limited moving picture facilities. Three theaters will be in operation affording a wide choice in movie programs and prices. Just count your money and take your pick.”
50 years ago: The following appeared in the section titled Panther’s Pulse, “The Chemistry I students finally succeeded in getting to do their first experiment (of getting use to things such as matches and test tubes). Mr. Totman stood by with the bandages.”
25 years ago: “La Plata County Judge Patricia Hall, stepping down from the bench after six years and some 20,000 cases, said ‘it’s a good time to take a break.’ Hall will vacate the $56,000-a-year job and applications are being taken.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not have been verified.
