50 years ago: The city of Durango issued 34 building permits in September, said Henry E. Schmier, building inspector. The total valuation was $101, 330.
25 years ago: The Herald ran an ad announcing that singer Johnny Cash was to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at McGee Park. The show also featured June Carter and The Carter Family. Tickets were $13.50 for advance and $15 at the gate.
50 years ago: The Fort Lewis College women met on campus with its newest members.
25 years ago: Durangoan Floyd Wine outgunned 88 opponents and finished second in the third annual Durango Junction High Country Shootout. Competitors had registered nicknames: Wine’s was Al Packer.
Most items in this column are taken from The Durango Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
