75 years ago: “Several hundred rural electrification users on the lower Florida Mesa will be guests in Durango next Saturday at a free picture show, luncheon and program – practically an all-day affair.”

50 years ago: “The Durango Ski Club’s Alpine team will have practice at 8 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday at Purgatory, even though there is another race taking place, according to Race Chairman Bill Watts.“

25 years ago: “Windows egged at 2300 East Second Ave., reported at 2:48 p.m. Second incident in one week.“

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