75 years ago: It was announced that W.B. Pennington, “one of the pioneer photographers in Durango and the San Juan Basin,” had passed away in California.

50 years ago: Chains were advised for all vehicles traveling over mountain passes north of Durango. Four feet of new snow on Wolf Creek Pass and six inches on Red Mountain were recorded.

25 years ago: Seven thefts at Purgatory Ski Area were reported to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office.

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.