100 years ago: “Nervy thieves, whose identity is known, stole packages worth several dollars from a buggy at the First National Bank corner. Miss Bessie Downing, who had been shopping, left several packages in the buggy and the thieves helped themselves during her absence. The men are known, and unless the stolen property is returned to the Durango Democrat office, prosecution will be started at once.”
75 years ago: “Unless the storm forces postponement, a public rabbit hunt has been organized on the Drum and Kelly ranches southeast of the Cottonwood schoolhouse. Rabbits in the vicinity have been doing grievous damage to wheat crops, and ranchers are needing aid in bunny control. No rifles will be permitted in the roundup.”
50 years ago: “A.M. Camp reports that he recently heard from the Rev. Anthony Saguara in Rome. Father Saguara lived here a number of years ago and was responsible for the construction of Sacred Heart Church. He has recently been made head of the Theatine order and was a member of the Eucumenical Council.”
25 years ago: “Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School in Kline is trying to locate men and women serving in the military who attended the school. Yellow ribbons will be placed on the school Christmas tree for those service personnel, and a bulletin board will display photos of servicemen and women and tell what branch of the military they represent and where they are stationed.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
