And the West is History

“Although outnumbered four-to-one, Fort Lewis College’s Waul Larimore (54) manages to get the first half shot off against Western New Mexico University Wednesday night. Mustangs trying to defend against the play are George Buckhanan (45), John Blanchard (53, partially hidden), Bob Haack (35) and Cigaree Dunn (43, behind Larimore). Western New Mexico rallied in the last minute to pull out a 97-95 victory despite a tremendous performance by Larimore who hit 22 points and had 21 rebounds.”

Floyd Hill photo Jan. 27 1966

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“Although outnumbered four-to-one, Fort Lewis College’s Waul Larimore (54) manages to get the first half shot off against Western New Mexico University Wednesday night. Mustangs trying to defend against the play are George Buckhanan (45), John Blanchard (53, partially hidden), Bob Haack (35) and Cigaree Dunn (43, behind Larimore). Western New Mexico rallied in the last minute to pull out a 97-95 victory despite a tremendous performance by Larimore who hit 22 points and had 21 rebounds.”

Floyd Hill photo Jan. 27 1966

100 years ago: “The Durango Exchange received a specimen of stock beets from Agent McCulley of The D.&R.G. grown in San Juan County by Mr. J.D. Adsit on an area of 720 square feet.”

75 years ago: “Durango’s Demons, after having apparently won and then lost a basketball game from the Mancos Blue Jays here last night, grimly fought their way through an overtime period to win on Horther’s long field goal in the final seconds.”

50 years ago: “Four additional utility systems have been accepted for membership in Western Energy Supply Transmission Associates, an over-all regional power supply planning group.”

25 years ago: “A pin by Durango heavyweight Anthony Barela helped the Demons secure a 28-28 tie with Grand Junction Central in a match held Friday night at the Durango High School Gymnasium.”

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