100 years ago: Lead was reported to be in high demand and “extremely scarce.” Prices increased as a result.
75 years ago: Approximately 30 percent of the La Plata County population were registered under “selective service.” In total, 4,163 county residents between ages 18 and 64 had enrolled since October 1940.
50 years ago: Plans were approved to build a second 7-Eleven store at East Seventh Avenue and Sixth Street.
25 years ago: A 14-year-old “irate juvenile boy” was breaking glass at a residence on Holly Avenue. Police cited him for disorderly conduct and released him to Youth Advocate.
Most items in this column are taken from The Durango Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
