75 years ago: U.S. Highway 550, Durango to Silverton, was blocked by several snow slides.

50 years ago: There were nearly twice as many births as there were deaths in 2017, according to Basin Health Unit records.

25 years ago: Bill Sexton, San Juan National Forest supervisor, announced he would leave his position to accept a promotion in Washington D.C.

Most items in this column are taken from The Durango Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Accuracy of content may not be verified.