75 years ago: “Durango was deeply shocked Sunday by the death of Henry C. Hamilton, local druggist, who succumbed shortly after a heart attack, which struck as he was attending a church meeting that afternoon.”

50 years ago: “La Plata fire volunteers believe fire protection service can be resumed in the county between Feb. 10-15, they indicated at a Friday evening meeting attended by 10 members.”

25 years ago: “La Plata County Hospital District officials hope to call a special meeting within a week for action on a proposal requesting special district bond funds for the planned behavioral health center conversion.”

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