75 years ago: “Playing one day, Friday only, the Kiva Theatre presents Gene Autry in his latest action hit, “Back in the Saddle,” and Jane Withers in the musical comedy, “Youth Will Be Served.”

50 years ago: “A future of change in the manner of handling those who break the law was the recurring theme of the regional conference on Crime and Delinquency held Friday and Saturday at the Strater, a conference sponsored by the Colorado Probation, Parole and Correction Association. Most of the speakers appeared to agree that the present system of handling prisoners of any kind leaves something to be desired.”

25 years ago: “Environmental groups are using delays in Animas-La Plata Water Project construction to mount new opposition to the project. Friday at a briefing in Durango, A-LP opponents will ask the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct new environmental studies.”

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