75 years ago: “Both skating and skiing conditions are reported good in the Durango vicinity.”

50 years ago: “Due to a lack of snow, the Third Avenue ski area will be open only three nights this week, according to an announcement by City Recreation Director Leon Burrows.”

25 years ago: “Dog owner on 300 block of Needham Drive cited for having a vicious animal and dog at large, reported at 3:39 p.m.”

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