100 years ago: “George Tyner, of the lower Florida, returned home after a couple of days in town, leaving a big bunch of groceries he had brought at the Otis-McGirr store laying on the counter.”
75 years ago: “Today is the day of all days – the day that marks the emancipation (for a month) of all Durango men from the dreaded task of shaving. Today is the official opening date for the growing of beards, moustaches, and other hirsute facial adornment for the coming Spanish Trails Fiesta.”
50 years ago: “‘See? I told you it’d rain because of the cloud formations and it did!” Weather Reporter Malcolm Dayton said with pleasure. ‘And the rain kept the temperature from hitting 90 degrees.’ Agreement is widespread that more rain is needed.”
25 years ago: “Mesa Verde National Park was to reopen one cliff dwelling to the public, after firefighters successfully knocked down a wildfire that ravaged 2,600 acres. Spruce Tree House, one of the park’s most famous ruins would be open.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
