75 years ago: “Work on the construction of Vallecito dam on the Pine River reclamation project northeast of Durango has progressed very satisfactorily during 1940, and the dam will be completed this summer. The earth and rock fill dam will be 150 feet high, 4,000 feet long, and will contain 3,740,000 cubic yards of material.”

50 years ago: “City councilmen quickly disposed of the two-item agenda Tuesday night and then discussed the feasibility of imposing a curfew for youngsters 16 and under.”

25 years ago: “The Durango Wrestling Association is currently seeking former Durango High School wrestlers for a gathering at the Durango varsity wrestling meets on Jan. 25 and Jan. 26.”

Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.