100 years ago: “Over a score of old veterans of the Civil War, in the party some who fought on ‘the other side’ gathered to observe the nation’s Memorial Day. A long parade of automobiles carrying the vets, the ladies of the relief corps, the speakers of the day, and others, wound it’s way about the city.”
75 years ago: “Tonight’s concert by the Durango Municipal Band will be in honor of three visiting musicians from Chicago H. A. Vandercook, head of the Vandercook School of Music, Guy E. Holmes, noted composer of band music, and Nate Chalmers, well-known cornetist, who will arrive in Durango today.”
50 years ago: “Haircuts for adults will go up to $1.75 at all Durango barber shops, Barbers Local Union 901 announced. Haircuts for children under 12 will remain $1.50.”
25 years ago: “The Van-Dal Landfill will close and fees will be imposed at the Bayfield and Marvel landfills the La Plata County Commissioners voted. The unanimous votes came despite a written request from the city of Durango to postpone the decision one month.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
